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 Franklin, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Anxiety care for Franklin residents
For manufacturing, healthcare and retail workers in Franklin, anxiety often looks like a racing mind at night, tension before work or school, or avoiding things that used to feel easy. Students at Franklin High School and their parents are welcome, and video visits make it easier to start when leaving home feels hard.
Living in Franklin
Franklin is a small city where the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers meet to form the Merrimack. The drive to Salem is about an hour, so most Franklin patients see us by secure video.
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 Franklin
Our office is in Salem, about an hour from Franklin, so most Franklin patients see us by secure video from home. When an in-person visit is needed, we plan it so the trip is worthwhile.
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 Franklin?
Our Salem office is about an hour from Franklin. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
Related services
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- Anxiety Treatment in Salem, NH
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.