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

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

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. 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 comprehensive as an in‑person visit. When patients consider the added convenience (less time commuting, m