When worry becomes a disorder
Anxiety becomes a disorder when it is out of proportion to the situation, lasts for months and interferes with work, school, relationships or sleep. Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, stomach upset and fatigue are common.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Hampstead, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Anxiety care for Hampstead residents
For families commuting to Derry, Salem and Massachusetts, anxiety often looks like a racing mind at night, tension before work or school, or avoiding things that used to feel easy. Students at Pinkerton Academy and their parents are welcome, and video visits make it easier to start when leaving home feels hard.
Living in Hampstead
Hampstead is a quiet lake town of ponds, stone walls and small neighborhoods around Wash Pond and Sunset Lake. Most high school students head to Pinkerton Academy in Derry, and many parents commute along Route 111 or into Massachusetts, so evening-friendly video follow-ups are popular.
How treatment works
After an evaluation, your psychiatrist will talk through options. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the best-studied treatments for anxiety, and we can help connect you with a therapist. Medication, such as certain antidepressants, can reduce symptoms for many people; we explain timelines and side effects before you decide. We avoid relying on short-term sedating medications as the main long-term plan.
Getting care from Hampstead
From Hampstead, our Salem office is about 20 minutes by car. Many Hampstead 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.
How soon will I feel better?
Therapy skills can help within weeks. Medications often take 4 to 8 weeks for full effect.
Is therapy or medication better?
Both work. Many people do best with a combination.
How far is the office from Hampstead?
Our Salem office is about 20 minutes from Hampstead. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
Related services
- Depression Treatment in Hampstead, NH
- OCD Psychiatrist in Hampstead, NH
- Anxiety Treatment in Nashua, NH
- Anxiety Treatment in Derry, 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.