What follow-ups include
- How you have felt since the last visit
- Side effects, sleep, appetite and energy
- Any new medicines or health changes
- Lab results when a medication requires them
- Whether to keep, adjust, switch or taper the medication
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Pelham, see our telehealth psychiatry option, or contact our team.
Keeping treatment simple for Pelham patients
Most follow-ups are short and can be done by video from home, which matters for Pelham residents who commute across the state line. Tell us which pharmacy you use in Pelham or near work, and if a medication needs blood tests we will explain where and when to have them done.
Pelham patients who work in Lowell or Nashua often schedule video follow-ups for days when they are home in New Hampshire, and come to Salem when lab work or a closer review is needed.
Safe prescribing
We check for interactions with your other prescriptions, order blood tests when a medication needs them, and follow New Hampshire's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program requirements for controlled medications. If a medication is no longer needed, we plan a gradual taper rather than stopping suddenly.
Already on medication?
We regularly take over care from other prescribers and from primary care doctors who would like a specialist to manage psychiatric medication. A complete medication list and recent notes help us avoid any gap.
Getting to us from Pelham
From Pelham, our Salem office is usually a 15-minute drive east along Route 38 or Route 111A. Telehealth is also available for Pelham residents who are in New Hampshire during the visit.
Frequently asked questions
Can follow-ups be by telehealth?
Yes, most can, when you are in New Hampshire.
How do refills work?
Request them before you run low. Some medications need a current visit before a refill.
Can I stop my medication on my own?
Please talk to your psychiatrist first; some medications need a gradual taper.
Can I do a video visit while at work in Massachusetts?
No. Our psychiatrists are licensed in New Hampshire, so you need to be in New Hampshire during a video visit. Schedule it for when you are home in Pelham, or come to the Salem office.
Related services
- Psychiatric Evaluation in Pelham, NH
- Adult Psychiatrist in Pelham, NH
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Pelham, NH
- Psychiatric Medication Management 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.