Anxiety and Depression Screening
Primary care is often the first place patients discuss stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and burnout. Screening helps identify problems early and connect patients with treatment.
When to Book
Book a visit if symptoms are new, persistent, getting worse, or affecting daily life. Early evaluation often prevents complications.
Symptoms
Anxiety may cause worry, restlessness, panic, poor sleep, or body tension. Depression may cause low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, poor concentration, and changes in appetite or sleep.
Causes & Risk Factors
Stress, trauma, genetics, chronic illness, substance use, and social strain can all contribute.
How We Evaluate
We review symptoms, safety, daily function, sleep, medical contributors, and treatment preference. Screening tools can guide care, but they do not replace a full conversation.
Treatment Options
Treatment may include therapy, medication, sleep support, lifestyle changes, and referral when symptoms are complex or severe.
When It Is Urgent
Seek urgent help right away for suicidal thoughts, self-harm risk, psychosis, or inability to care for basic needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a primary care visit?
Book a visit when you have a new symptom, a chronic issue that is not well controlled, medication questions, or when you are due for preventive care.
Can this be treated by telehealth?
Some concerns work well by telehealth. Others need an exam, testing, or same-day treatment in person. The right choice depends on the symptoms.
Do I need labs or imaging?
Not always. Testing depends on the history, exam, and the likely diagnosis.
Should I go to urgent care instead?
Go to urgent care or the emergency room when symptoms are severe, dangerous, or getting worse quickly.
How often should I follow up?
Follow-up depends on the condition, severity, and whether medicines or tests are started.
Get a Clear Plan for Anxiety and Depression Screening
Our primary care team evaluates you as an individual and builds a treatment plan that fits your life — not a template.