Maybe you can't name what's wrong, only that something feels off. You wake at 4 a.m. and can't get back to sleep. Work that used to take an hour takes the afternoon. Or you've already been treated for depression or anxiety and still don't feel like yourself. A psychiatric evaluation is where those experiences get looked at closely. You don't need a diagnosis in mind or a tidy way of explaining yourself. Your clinician's job is to help you sort out what has been happening and

Many women approach perimenopause expecting hot flashes and irregular periods. Fewer expect to find themselves crying in a parking lot or losing their temper over something that would barely have registered a few years earlier. Perimenopause can bring mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. Hormonal changes may contribute, alongside disrupted sleep, life stress, and a history of mental health concerns. These symptoms deserve attention, especially when the

Anxiety treatment does not always work immediately or completely. Learn why symptoms may persist, what clinicians reassess, and when to contact your mental health provider.

High-functioning anxiety can look like success while quietly fueling chronic worry, perfectionism, overthinking, exhaustion, and difficulty resting. Learn the signs, causes, and treatment options.

When considering mental health treatment, it is natural to wonder whether therapy, medication, or a combination of both offers the most effective path forward. There is no universal answer. The right approach depends on the nature and severity of your symptoms, their effect on your daily functioning, your treatment history, your medical context, and the goals you want care to help you achieve. For some people, therapy and medication together can be more effective than therapy

If you've recently completed an anxiety questionnaire, you may be wondering what your GAD-7 score means. Is a score of 8 concerning? Does a score of 15 mean you have an anxiety disorder? If your score decreases after treatment, does that mean you may no longer have anxiety? The answer is more nuanced than a single number. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale, or GAD-7, is a widely used screening tool that helps clinicians measure anxiety symptoms over the previous tw

Coordinated mental health care is often the difference between short-term symptom relief and meaningful, lasting improvement.

When anxiety, depression, burnout, persistent mood changes, or other mental health concerns begin affecting your work, relationships, or daily life, deciding to seek psychiatric care can feel overwhelming. To see what to expect during your telehealth journey, review how Rappore’s care process works. You may also find yourself wondering what actually happens during an online psychiatry appointment and how virtual care can offer support that is just as thoughtful and comprehens