TL;DR: An ADHD evaluation is a structured assessment, usually one to three hours, in which a licensed provider reviews your symptoms, history, and other possible causes to determine whether you...
How To Find The Right Mental Health Provider
Finding the right mental health provider starts with knowing whether you need a psychiatrist (who can prescribe medication) or a therapist (who provides talk therapy; many patients see both. From...
Depression in Men: Symptoms, Why It’s Often Missed, and How to Get Help
Depression does not always feel like sadness. In men, depression may be more noticeable as irritability, anger, withdrawal, loss of motivation, substance use, sleep problems, or physical complaints.
Why Telepsychiatry is a Good Option for College Students
TL;DR: College is a major transition, and it's common for students to struggle with anxiety, depression, or loneliness along the way. Telepsychiatry lets students continue mental health care remotely, including...
Self-Care: What Even Is It? (And What Is It Not?)
Self-care is the intentional practice of maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional health. How and when you practice self-care matters.
Turning to Nature to Combat Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Fatigue
Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and there’s a scent of freshly mowed grass wafting in the air. Pop the antihistamine of your choice and head outdoors because this...
ChatGPT And Your Mental Health
Everywhere you turn these days, it seems ChatGPT is there, too. People are turning to artificial intelligence tools for just about everything, from helping write school essays to drafting their...
How Do We Pair Patients With Our Providers?
Rural Psychiatry Associates has a deep bench of mental health providers, and through virtual appointments, a new patient can be seen by almost any provider on our team. Successful treatment...
Grappling With Grief During The Holidays
Another holiday season approaches quickly. For many, it’s a time of celebration with family, friends and good food. For those who’ve recently lost a loved one, the holidays may look...
Suicide Prevention Resources
Every September, we mark National Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark action around an urgent mental health issue. This year, we want to bring your attention...