Sleep help for Portsmouth residents
Shift work, long commutes and stress are common reasons Portsmouth patients sleep poorly. For staff at the Pease Tradeport, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers, and people in hospitality, healthcare and tech, we plan treatment around real schedules rather than ideal ones. Pease Air National Guard Base and the nearby shipyard mean many Portsmouth families have military or defense ties.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Portsmouth, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Finding the cause
Your psychiatrist reviews sleep timing, caffeine and alcohol, screens, work schedule, medications, pain and mood. A two-week sleep diary before the visit is very helpful.
Living in Portsmouth
Portsmouth brings together a busy downtown, the Pease Tradeport and a large military and shipyard community. Many residents work irregular hours in hospitality or healthcare, and some cross the bridge into Maine for work. Video visits are popular, provided you are in New Hampshire at the time of the appointment.
When to get help
- Trouble falling or staying asleep at least three nights a week for several weeks
- Waking too early and not getting back to sleep
- Daytime tiredness affecting work, school or driving
- Sleep problems that started with anxiety, depression, trauma or a medication change
Getting care from Portsmouth
From Portsmouth, our Salem office is about 45 to 55 minutes by car. Many Portsmouth patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
Can teenagers be seen for sleep problems?
Yes.
Can visits be by video?
Yes, when you are in New Hampshire.
Is melatonin safe?
It can help some people. Ask your psychiatrist about dose and timing.
Can I have a video visit while I am in Maine?
No. Our psychiatrists are licensed in New Hampshire, so you must be physically in New Hampshire during a video visit.
Related services
- Anxiety Treatment in Portsmouth, NH
- Depression Treatment in Portsmouth, NH
- Sleep & Insomnia Psychiatric Care in Nashua, NH
- Sleep & Insomnia Psychiatric Care in Dover, 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.