by Molina Psychiatric Associates | Nov 3, 2026 | ADHD
Quick answer: ADHD is most often treated with medication, therapy-based skills, or a combination of both. Stimulant medications, which are methylphenidate- and amphetamine-based, are the first-line option for most teens and adults and begin working within about an...
by Molina Psychiatric Associates | Oct 27, 2026 | OCD
Quick answer: OCD is highly treatable. The two most effective treatments are exposure and response prevention (ERP), a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy, and SSRI medications such as fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline, and paroxetine, which are...
by Molina Psychiatric Associates | Oct 19, 2026 | anxiety
Quick answer: Social anxiety disorder is treatable, most often with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, or both. SSRIs such as paroxetine and sertraline, along with the SNRI venlafaxine XR, are FDA-approved for social anxiety disorder and are taken daily....
by Molina Psychiatric Associates | Oct 6, 2026 | anxiety
Quick answer: The first-line medications for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) are SSRIs and SNRIs, which are taken daily to reduce chronic worry over time. Many patients begin to notice changes within 2 to 4 weeks, with the full benefit often taking 6 to 8 weeks or...
by Molina Psychiatric Associates | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Starting an antidepressant can bring a mix of emotions. For some people, it feels like a hopeful step toward feeling better. For others, it may create uncertainty or questions about what happens next. At Molina Psychiatric Associates, we believe that...
