Ruling out medical causes
Thyroid problems, high caffeine intake, some medications and other medical issues can cause anxiety-like symptoms, so your psychiatrist asks about physical health and may suggest lab tests.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Manchester, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Anxiety care for Manchester residents
For healthcare workers, finance and tech staff in the Millyard, and shift workers across the city, anxiety often shows up as trouble switching off after work, tension before big days, or poor sleep. Telehealth makes it easier to start care when leaving home feels hard. Students at Southern New Hampshire University, UNH Manchester and Manchester Community College are welcome too, when they are in New Hampshire for the visit. In a city this size, waiting lists for psychiatry can be long, so a second route to care matters.
Living in Manchester
Manchester patients often tell us that finding a psychiatrist who is taking new patients was the hardest step. Some live within walking distance of Elm Street, others in quieter neighborhoods near Lake Massabesic or the Goffstown line, and many juggle shift work at the city's hospitals, schools and warehouses. Video visits let them keep appointments without fighting city traffic or finding parking downtown.
Treatment options
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the best-studied treatments for anxiety, and we can help you find a therapist. SSRIs and SNRIs are common first-line medications and are not habit-forming. Your psychiatrist explains benefits, timelines and side effects before you decide.
Getting care from Manchester
Our office at 215 South Broadway in Salem is about 30 to 35 minutes south on I-93 from Manchester, so in-person visits are practical. Many Manchester patients come in for the first appointment and use secure video for follow-ups.
Frequently asked questions
Do you treat anxiety in children?
Yes, from age 4.
Are anxiety medications addictive?
First-line options such as SSRIs are not habit-forming. Some sedatives can be, so we use them cautiously.
Are panic attacks dangerous?
They feel frightening but are not usually dangerous. New chest pain should always be checked medically first.
Is there a PsychNashua office in Manchester?
Our office is in Salem. Manchester patients use secure video visits or come to Salem in person.
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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.