Do you struggle with uncertainty and don't know where to turn? Do you often feel that you have run a mile in your mind? Do you feel anxious for unknown reasons, or sad or lost? If you find yourself asking these questions at any point during the day, you may benefit from an appointment. All appointments are done by licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners with experience in acute and chronic mental health conditions. We also specialize in ADD/ADHD diagnostic and treatment. Children Adolescent Adults NP in Psychiatry Mental Health Calmness is inspired by a personal belief, understanding, and passion that whole life health can be fully achieved by treating the person, and not just their symptoms

Anxiety may be persistent, excessive, or routinely triggered by situations that aren’t an actual threat. Mild anxiety might be unsettling and only occur twice a week, while severe anxiety may seriously affect day-to-day living. ​The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders: Fifth Edition (DSM-V) classifies anxiety disorders into several main types,

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead a person to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.

Depression, which can also be called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. There are different types of depression, some of which develop due to specific circumstances.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. For a person to receive a diagnosis of ADHD, the symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity must be chronic or long-lasting, impair the person’s functioning, and cause the person to fall behind typical development for their age. Stress, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and other physical conditions or illnesses can cause similar symptoms to those of ADHD/ADD.

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Bipolar I disorder. You've had at least one manic episode that may be preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes. In some cases, mania may trigger a break from reality (psychosis). Bipolar II disorder. You've had at least one major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode, but you've never had a manic episode.

For children, anxiety about interacting with adults or peers may be shown by crying, having temper tantrums, clinging to parents, or refusing to speak in social situations. Performance type of social anxiety disorder is when you experience intense fear and anxiety during speaking or performing in public, but not in other types of more general social situations.

People with panic disorder have frequent and unexpected panic attacks. These attacks are characterized by a sudden wave of fear, discomfort, or a sense of losing control, even when there is no clear danger or trigger. ​Panic disorder often begins in the late teens or early adulthood. Women are more likely than men to develop panic disorder.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened, even when they are not in danger. Some people recover within 6 months, while others have symptoms that last much longer. In some people, the condition becomes chronic.