Supporting Derry students
Families with students at Pinkerton Academy, Hood Middle School, West Running Brook Middle School and Derry's elementary schools come to us when a child's struggles start to affect learning or friendships. With your consent we can share clinical information to support a 504 plan or IEP and suggest practical strategies for the classroom.
Pinkerton Academy is one of the largest high schools in New Hampshire, and for some teens the size and pace are a big adjustment. We help families support students through that transition.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Derry, see our telehealth psychiatry option, or contact our team.
Treatment for children
Plans are family-centered. They may include parent guidance, therapy referral, school recommendations and, only when likely to help, medication with careful monitoring and regular check-ins on growth, sleep and appetite.
Signs a child may need an evaluation
- Attention or behavior problems that teachers keep raising
- Worry, stomachaches or refusing to go to school
- Sadness, irritability or withdrawal lasting several weeks
- Frequent meltdowns or aggression
- Changes in sleep, eating or grades
- Social difficulties or very rigid routines
Getting to us from Derry
Derry patients can reach our Salem office in about 20 minutes by taking I-93 South from Exit 4 to Exit 2, or Route 28 south through Windham.
Frequently asked questions
Can you speak with my child's school?
With your written permission, yes.
Does a parent need to attend?
Yes, a parent or legal guardian must take part for patients under 18.
Can visits be after school?
Call to ask about current availability; telehealth can help with timing.
Is there a psychiatrist office in Derry?
Our office is in Salem, about 20 minutes south of Derry. Many Derry patients also use telehealth for follow-ups.
Related services
- Psychiatric Evaluation in Derry, NH
- Psychiatric Medication Management in Derry, NH
- Adult Psychiatrist in Derry, NH
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Nashua, 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.