Mental health

If you feel your quality of life isn’t where you’d like it to be on a regular basis, then it may be time to talk with someone. Maybe you’ve been feeling down and unable to sleep, or stressed to the point where you can’t focus at work or school without feeling anxious or on edge. It’s normal to go through ups and downs in life, but if you feel like you haven’t been feeling like yourself for quite a while, it’s a good time to connect with a provider. You don’t have to wait until things are terrible to get care — your primary care provider can partner with you to prevent things from getting to that point.

It depends. Primary care providers are well-trained and experienced in helping with most common mental health concerns. Still, there are times when a primary care provider might recommend working with a mental health specialist like a therapist or psychiatrist. For instance, talk therapy (psychotherapy) can be helpful on its own or in combination with medication for a variety of mental health conditions. Your provider might recommend seeing a psychiatrist (a medical provider trained in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions) if it’s unclear what diagnosis best matches your symptoms, if you have multiple mental health conditions that make treatment more complex, or if the usual approach to treatment isn’t helping as much as expected. If you do need or want more specialized mental health care, we have a referral network of therapists and psychiatrists who we know and trust.

Absolutely. While mental health conditions can affect anyone, we know that people who belong to the LGBTQIA+ community are at greater risk for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. Challenges like stigma, discrimination, and bias likely play a role in this increased risk. One Medical’s providers understand the unique health concerns and barriers that members of the LGBTQIA+ community may face, including poor healthcare experiences in the past. Our providers are committed to providing culturally competent, affirmative care at every visit and creating safe, judgment-free spaces for all.

A provider will determine if you need prescription medication to treat your conditions and/or symptoms. If your care plan includes a prescription, you'll be asked to select a pharmacy. You can send it to your preferred pharmacy or select Amazon Pharmacy to get your medications delivered right to your door.