A careful approach to sedatives
Benzodiazepines can calm acute anxiety but carry risks of dependence and are generally not a good long-term plan. If you already take one, we review it with you rather than stopping it suddenly.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Atkinson, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Anxiety care for Atkinson residents
For families commuting to Haverhill, Salem and the I-495 corridor, anxiety often looks like a racing mind at night, tension before work or school, or avoiding things that used to feel easy. Students at Timberlane Regional High School and their parents are welcome, and video visits make it easier to start when leaving home feels hard.
Living in Atkinson
Atkinson is a small, mostly residential town on the Massachusetts border, known for its rolling conservation land, the Atkinson Country Club and the historic Kimball Public Library. Many residents commute to Haverhill, Salem or along I-495, and teens attend Timberlane Regional schools with Atkinson, Danville and Sandown.
About sedatives
Benzodiazepines can calm acute anxiety, but they carry risks of dependence and are generally not a good long-term plan. If you already take one, we will review it with you rather than stopping it abruptly.
Getting care from Atkinson
From Atkinson, our Salem office is about 15 minutes by car. Many Atkinson patients use secure video for follow-ups and come to Salem when an in-person visit adds something.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be seen by video?
Yes, when you are in New Hampshire during the visit.
Are anxiety medications addictive?
First-line options such as SSRIs are not habit-forming. Some sedatives can be, so we use them cautiously.
Do you treat anxiety in children?
Yes, our child and adolescent psychiatrists treat anxiety in children from age 4.
How far is the office from Atkinson?
Our Salem office is about 15 minutes from Atkinson. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
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Book an appointment
Call 603-600-8330 or use our contact form. Office: 215 South Broadway, Unit 129, Salem, NH 03079.
If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. PsychNashua does not provide emergency care.