Mental health articles covering ADHD, depression, anxiety, Suboxone, psychiatric care, and more.
How to Recover from ADHD Burnout Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 If burnout keeps returning, a tailored ADHD treatment plan addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms. Short answer: ADHD is diagnosable and treatable in adults. A psychiatric evaluation can confirm the diagnosis … Read more
Why Does Caffeine Make ADHD Sleepy? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: ADHD is diagnosable and treatable in adults. A psychiatric evaluation can confirm the diagnosis and guide medication or behavioral treatment that fits your life. Caffeine makes some adults with ADHD sleepy … Read more
Does Insurance Cover Psychiatric Evaluation? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 For most patients with standard health insurance, yes — psychiatric evaluation is a covered benefit, and federal law requires insurers to treat it the same as any other specialist visit. At Trust Psychiatry & … Read more
How Does Telepsychiatry Work? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 If you’ve been putting off getting psychiatric care because of travel, scheduling, or just not knowing what to expect — telepsychiatry may remove every barrier standing between you and treatment. It’s the same evaluation, the … Read more
What Is the TOVA Test for ADHD? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 The TOVA — Test of Variables of Attention — is an FDA-cleared, computerized assessment used to measure attention and impulse control in adults and children being evaluated for ADHD. It takes about … Read more
How to Prepare for Your First Psychiatry Appointment Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 Bring your insurance card, photo ID, a current medication list (including supplements), and a brief written timeline of your symptoms. Expect a 30-60 minute initial evaluation that is conversational, not a … Read more
How to Get Suboxone Same Day Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 Yes — same-day Suboxone is possible. If you’re in withdrawal right now, you do not have to wait a week for an intake appointment. Telehealth MAT clinics, low-barrier community programs, and emergency department … Read more
How Much Does Suboxone Cost Without Insurance? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 Brand-name Suboxone without insurance runs $400–$600 per month. Generic buprenorphine/naloxone — pharmacologically identical — typically costs $30–$80 per month. With GoodRx or Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs, it can drop to $15–$45. … Read more
How Much Does a Psychiatric Evaluation Cost? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 A psychiatric evaluation costs between $200 and $500 out of pocket for an initial appointment — though if you have in-network insurance, your cost is typically a $20 to $60 specialist copay. … Read more
How Long Does a Psychiatric Evaluation Take? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated August 2026 A psychiatric evaluation takes 60 to 90 minutes for an initial appointment. Follow-up visits are shorter — typically 30 to 45 minutes, depending on what is being addressed. That length reflects the … Read more