Mental health
Support for anxiety and depression with licensed providers.
If you are in crisis, get help now
- Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US), free and available 24/7
- Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line
- Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department if you are in immediate danger.
Treatment requires a consultation with a licensed provider. A prescription is not guaranteed — the provider decides what, if anything, is appropriate and safe for you.
About mental health
Anxiety and depression are common, treatable medical conditions. Care usually combines therapy, lifestyle support, and — for some people — medication. Online care suits mild-to-moderate symptoms in adults. It is not the right setting for a psychiatric emergency, active suicidal thinking, psychosis, bipolar disorder that is not already stable, or substance withdrawal; in those situations a provider will help you find in-person or crisis care.
Treatment options
Plain-language summaries. Your provider decides what is appropriate for you.
SSRIs
Such as sertraline, escitalopram, or fluoxetine. Often a first-line option for depression and several anxiety disorders.
SNRIs
Such as venlafaxine or duloxetine. Sometimes used when an SSRI has not helped enough.
Bupropion
An alternative for depression; not typically used for anxiety and not suitable for people with seizure risk or certain eating disorders.
Therapy referral
Evidence supports cognitive behavioral therapy and related approaches, alone or alongside medication. We can point you to therapy resources.
How it works
- 1
Tell us the basics
State, service interest, and contact details.
- 2
Clinical assessment
A licensed provider completes a full mental health assessment, including safety screening, before any treatment decision.
- 3
Plan or referral
If medication is appropriate it is prescribed and dispensed by a licensed pharmacy. If a higher level of care is needed, the provider says so and helps you find it.
- 4
Close follow-up
Early follow-up matters — especially in the first weeks after starting or changing a medication.
Realistic timeline
What people typically experience. Individual results vary and are never guaranteed.
- Weeks 1-2Side effects often appear before benefit. Some people feel more restless or anxious at first.
- Weeks 4-6Typical window to begin judging whether a medication is helping.
- Weeks 8-12Provider reassesses dose, switches, or adds therapy support.
Safety, side effects & interactions
You deserve this information before you decide, not after.
Common side effects
- Nausea, headache, sleep changes, drowsiness or restlessness in the first weeks
- Sexual side effects, including reduced libido or delayed orgasm
- Appetite or weight changes
- Dry mouth
Serious risks
- Antidepressants carry a boxed warning for increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults under 25, particularly early in treatment or after a dose change. Contact your provider or a crisis line immediately if this happens.
- Serotonin syndrome when combined with other serotonergic drugs — agitation, fever, rapid heart rate, muscle rigidity is a medical emergency.
- Withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly — taper with your provider.
- Unmasking of mania in people with bipolar disorder.
Interactions
- MAO inhibitors — dangerous combination
- Triptans, tramadol, linezolid, St John's wort — serotonin risk
- Blood thinners and NSAIDs — increased bleeding risk with SSRIs
Who this is — and isn't — for
May be a fit if
- Adults 18+ with mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression
- Able to attend follow-up appointments
Not appropriate if
- Active suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or a psychiatric emergency — use the crisis resources above
- Psychosis, untreated bipolar disorder, or substance withdrawal
- Need for controlled substances such as benzodiazepines or stimulants, which we do not prescribe online
Pricing
Common questions
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines or ADHD stimulants?
No. Controlled substances of that kind are not prescribed through this service.
Is a prescription guaranteed?
No. Treatment requires a consultation with a licensed provider, who may recommend therapy instead, refer you to in-person care, or decline to prescribe.
Can I stop when I feel better?
Do not stop abruptly. Several antidepressants cause discontinuation symptoms; your provider will guide a taper.
Do you offer therapy?
We do not provide therapy directly. Providers can recommend therapy and share referral resources.
If you are in crisis, get help now
- Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US), free and available 24/7
- Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line
- Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department if you are in immediate danger.
Ready to see if this is right for you?
Start with a few basics — state, service, and how to reach you. The medical questionnaire is completed with a licensed provider.
Start your visitThis page is general health education, not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for care from your own clinician. If this is an emergency, call 911.