Who books an evaluation in Brookline
Brookline is a small, wooded town west of Hollis near the Massachusetts line. Parents of students at Richard Maghakian Memorial School, Captain Samuel Douglass Academy and Hollis Brookline High School often call after a teacher or pediatrician raises a concern, and commuters to Nashua and Massachusetts often reach out when stress has turned into symptoms that do not go away.
Next steps: read about medication management for Brookline patients, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
How long it takes
Plan for 60 to 90 minutes for the first visit. You may be asked to complete short questionnaires beforehand, which helps the psychiatrist use the appointment well. Follow-up visits are shorter.
Care for the Brookline community
Brookline is a small, wooded town near the Massachusetts line, and many residents commute to Nashua or across the border. Video visits must take place while you are in New Hampshire, which works well from home in Brookline.
What the psychiatrist will ask about
- The concerns that brought you in and when they started
- Physical health, current medicines and supplements
- Previous diagnoses, therapy and medication trials
- Family history of mental health conditions
- Sleep, alcohol, cannabis and other substance use
- School, work, relationships and daily routines
- Safety, asked calmly and without judgment
Getting care from Brookline
From Brookline, our Salem office is about 55 minutes by car. Many Brookline patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
Can the evaluation be done by video?
Often, yes, if you are physically in New Hampshire during the visit. Sometimes an in-person visit is recommended.
What if I need emergency help?
Call 911 or call or text 988. PsychNashua is an outpatient practice and does not provide emergency care.
Do I need a referral?
Most patients self-refer. Some insurance plans require a referral, so check with your plan.
Can I have a video visit while I am in Massachusetts?
No. Our psychiatrists are licensed in New Hampshire, so you must be physically in New Hampshire during a video visit.
Related services
- Psychiatric Medication Management in Brookline, NH
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Brookline, NH
- Psychiatric Evaluation in Nashua, NH
- Psychiatric Evaluation in Hollis, 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.