Anxiety & Depression

Are You Struggling With

Anxiety and/or Depression?

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Dealing with symptoms of depression and/or anxiety can be debilitating, but the good news is, depression and anxiety are treatable. Our Nurse Practitioners can provide you with the skills needed to navigate through this difficult time. We will assess, diagnose, and provide an individualized treatment plan to get you back on track. If medication is needed, we can provide same-day scripts to a pharmacy of your choice to initiate treatment.

Did You Know?

264 million people around the world are living with depression.
In 2017, an estimated 17.3 million adults, in the United States, 18 years old and older have experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year.
Anxiety affects 40 million Americans in the same age group each year.

Why Are So Many People Affected By Anxiety & Depression?

Risk Factors

Genetics
Chemical imbalance
Personality
Life events

Losing a job
Divorce
Death of a loved one

Signs & Symptoms

SHAME AND GUILT

FEELING DOWN OR HOPELESS

EXCESSIVE SLEEPING/INSOMNIA

OVER OR UNDER EATING

SUICIDAL THOUGHTS

ISOLATION

LOW ENERGY

WEIGHT CHANGES

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Over the past year alone, there are many factors that have affected the mental health of Americans. Those factors include the pandemic, social injustice, job stability, finances, family dynamics, and overall increases in stress.

How We Can Help

If you're in Maryland, Washington, D.C., & New York to work, live, or just visit, we welcome you as a patient. Depression and Anxiety are at an all time high across the country. Believe us, you are not alone.

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Your mental state is the driver for how you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. So making your mental health a priority can be first step to being the best version of yourself.

Meeting You Where You Are

The best part is, this can all be done from the comfort of your own home with virtual services. You will be able to speak with your provider via video chat and communicate with your provider before and after our appointment through a secure and confidential patient portal. We follow all HIPPA laws to make sure your information stays private and protected.

Our Approach

Our Practitioners use evidence-based depression and anxiety scales to guide treatment. Your follow-up visit will be scheduled within4-6weeks after your initial appointment to assess your response to your treatment plan and, if prescribed, your tolerance and adherence to medication.

Get Help Now

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need help now, please call 911. You can also call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration:

National Helpline

1-800-662-4357 (HELP)

National Online Chat

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat

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