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The Great Brain Spark: Understanding ADHD, ADHD testing, and the Magic of Adderall
Adderall as a treatment plan for ADHD. ADHD testing, medication management, stimulants.
Kris Haukoos
Oct 163 min read


Trintellix: History, Pricing, and Why It's Called a Wonder Drug for Depression
Trintellix is a wonder drug for those struggling with depression. Psychiatric evaluation. Depression. Anxiety. Medication management.
Kris Haukoos
Oct 163 min read


What to Expect During Your First Psychiatric Telehealth Visit
Kris Haukoos APRN | What to expect during your first telemedicine psychiatric appointment. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder. Longmont. Mount Dora.
Kris Haukoos
Sep 64 min read


The Secret Code of Side Effects: How to Read That Scary Paper Inside Your Pill Box Without Having a Panic Attack
Kris Haukoos, PMHNP | Creator of a tool to help patients learn about their depression, anxiety, and ADHD medications. Mount Dora, FL. Longmont, CO.
Kris Haukoos
May 279 min read


Finding a Child Psychiatrist: A Parent's Guide to Helping Their Depressed and Anxious Teen.
Finding a child psychiatrist for your depressed and anxious teenager.
Kris Haukoos
Apr 63 min read


Psychiatrist Near Me?
Trying to find a psychiatrist feels less like "booking an appointment" and more like auditioning for a secret society that doesn’t actually want new members. You’d think that in 2026, with robots doing half our chores, getting a mental health checkup would be as easy as ordering a pizza. Instead, it’s a high-stakes scavenger hunt where the prize is a 15-minute Zoom call three months from now. The journey usually starts with the dreaded Google search: "psychiatrist near me." Y
Kris Haukoos
Mar 143 min read


Breastfeeding and Mental Health
Breast feeding mothers needing medication for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Kris Haukoos
Feb 103 min read


ADHD Stimulants and Dehydration: Why am I so thirsty?
Kris Haukoos APRN | ADHD testing and medication management. Education on side effects of stimulants..
Kris Haukoos
Feb 42 min read


The 350-Calorie Rule: Why Your Latuda Needs a Meal to Work
If you’ve ever looked at the fine print on your Latuda prescription, you’ve probably noticed the line that says “take with food.” In the world of pharmacy, some medications suggest food just to prevent an upset stomach. However, with Latuda, It’s not just a casual recommendation, it is a physiological requirement. Your body genuinely needs 350 calories to absorb Latuda properly. Think of food as the "key" that unlocks the medication's ability to get into your system. Withou
Kris Haukoos
Jan 275 min read


Managing ADHD Symptoms in Menopause and Perimenopause
ADHD symptoms can start to appear during menopause. A psychiatric evaluation and medication management can help you understand what is going on and your options.
Kris Haukoos
Jan 272 min read


Why Magnesium Glycinate is a Game-Changer for Anxiety and Sleep
Anxiety and diet deplete our bodies of magnesium. Magnesium glycinate helps sleep and anxiety.
Kris Haukoos
Jan 214 min read
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