Kris Haukoos, PMHNP | Creator of a tool to help patients learn about their depression, anxiety, and ADHD medications. Mount Dora, FL. Longmont, CO.

Finding a child psychiatrist for your depressed and anxious teenager.

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 APRN | ADHD testing and medication management. Education on side effects of stimulants..

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