Who books an evaluation in Candia
Candia is a rural hill town along Route 101 east of Manchester. Parents of students at Henry W. Moore School and the high schools Candia students attend often call after a teacher or pediatrician raises a concern, and commuters to Manchester and the Seacoast often reach out when stress has turned into symptoms that do not go away.
Next steps: read about medication management for Candia patients, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Time to set aside
A first evaluation usually runs between an hour and an hour and a half. Short questionnaires sent ahead of time make the visit more focused, and later appointments are briefer.
Care for the Candia community
Candia is a rural hill town along Route 101, with many residents commuting to Manchester or the Seacoast. Families often look for help with anxiety and attention. Video visits and in-person visits in Salem are both practical.
Topics covered in the first visit
Expect questions about the main concern and its timeline, your physical health and medicines, earlier diagnoses and treatments, family history, sleep, alcohol and drug use, and how things are going at work, school and home. Your psychiatrist will also ask about safety in a calm, matter-of-fact way.
Getting care from Candia
From Candia, our Salem office is about 35 minutes by car. Many Candia patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring?
Your medication list, insurance card, any previous records and, for a child, recent school feedback.
Do I need a referral?
Most patients self-refer. Some insurance plans require a referral, so check with your plan.
Do you see children?
Yes, from age 4, as well as teens and adults up to 65.
How far is the office from Candia?
Our Salem office is about 35 minutes from Candia. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
Related services
- Psychiatric Medication Management in Candia, NH
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Candia, NH
- Psychiatric Evaluation in Nashua, NH
- Psychiatric Evaluation in Raymond, 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.