Who books an evaluation in Durham
Durham is a college town on the Oyster River, home to the University of New Hampshire. Parents of students at Oyster River High School and Oyster River Middle School often call after a teacher or pediatrician raises a concern, and university faculty and staff, students and Seacoast commuters often reach out when stress has turned into symptoms that do not go away. Students who split the year between home and campus need to plan visits for times when they are in New Hampshire.
Next steps: read about medication management for Durham patients, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
A fresh opinion
When treatment has stalled or a past diagnosis feels wrong, a review evaluation can help. Bring old reports and a list of medications tried, with doses and how long you took them.
Care for the Durham community
Durham is shaped by the University of New Hampshire, with faculty, staff and students alongside long-time residents. Students should remember that video visits must take place while they are physically in New Hampshire, which matters during breaks at home in another state.
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 Durham
From Durham, our Salem office is about 50 minutes by car. Many Durham patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral?
Most patients self-refer. Some insurance plans require a referral, so check with your plan.
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.
Will I get a diagnosis at the first visit?
Often, though conditions such as ADHD or autism may need more information first.
Is there a PsychNashua office in Durham?
Our office is in Salem. Durham patients use secure video visits or come to Salem in person.
Related services
- Psychiatric Medication Management in Durham, NH
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Durham, NH
- Psychiatric Evaluation in Nashua, NH
- Psychiatric Evaluation 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.