Resources

Education, Insight, and Support for Every Step of the Journey
At MindHealth MD, we believe informed patients and empowered families make better decisions—and experience better outcomes. Whether you’re new to psychiatric care, navigating a recent discharge, or simply exploring options for yourself or someone you love, our Resource Center is here to help.
This page brings together our most valuable tools, insights, and support materials—all written and curated by our clinical team to reflect what actually helps people feel better, faster.
What You’ll Find Here
Understanding your diagnosis
Medication management myths and facts
How to navigate life after treatment
Tools for managing anxiety, depression, or trauma
What to ask at your first psychiatric appointment
New treatment options like TMS and EEG-informed care
What You Can Expect After Referral
- Contact within 24 business hours of receiving the referral
- Appointment scheduled in 48–72 hours
- Full psychiatric evaluation with medication recommendations or adjustments
- Short-term stabilization and coordination with your team, if requested
- Documentation and communication back to your facility (with appropriate releases)
- Ongoing care or safe transition to long-term providers

Information to Include in Referral (When Possible)
Patient name and contact information
Reason for referral and level of recent care
Current medications and prescribing provider
Relevant diagnoses or presenting symptoms
Insurance information (or indication of self-pay if applicable)
Preferred scheduling method (virtual or in-person)

Forms & Intake Packet
- Intake documentation
- Consent and release forms
- Insurance information guidance
- Preparation tips for your first visit
Educational Tools for Families & Referring Providers
This section includes:
Guides for discharge planners
Checklists for preparing a patient for psychiatry
Tips for families supporting loved ones with mental health or substance use conditions
Sample care coordination workflows