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 Seabrook, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Anxiety care for Seabrook residents
For Seacoast commuters, retail and hospitality workers and families in Seabrook, anxiety often looks like a racing mind at night, tension before work or school, or avoiding things that used to feel easy. Students at Winnacunnet High School and their parents are welcome, and video visits make it easier to start when leaving home feels hard.
Living in Seabrook
Seabrook is a coastal town on the Massachusetts border, along Route 1 and I-95, with Seabrook Beach on the Atlantic. Many residents commute along I-95 or Route 1, and high school students attend Winnacunnet High School in Hampton.
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 Seabrook
From Seabrook, our Salem office is about 35 minutes by car. Many Seabrook patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment 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 Seabrook?
Our Salem office is about 35 minutes from Seabrook. 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.