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Social Anxiety Treatment: Therapy and Medication Options

Social Anxiety Treatment: Therapy and Medication Options

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....
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Medication Options Explained

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Medication Options Explained

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...
I’ve Been Prescribed an Antidepressant — What Should I Expect?

I’ve Been Prescribed an Antidepressant — What Should I Expect?

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...
Anxiety vs. an Anxiety Disorder — When Does Worry Become Clinical?

Anxiety vs. an Anxiety Disorder — When Does Worry Become Clinical?

by Molina Psychiatric Associates | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Molina Psychiatric Associates  Everybody worries. That’s not a flaw. That’s a nervous system doing what it was built to do — scan for threats, flag what matters, keep you alert when something’s at stake. The problem is when the alarm won’t...
ADHD in Adults: Why So Many Cases Go Undiagnosed

ADHD in Adults: Why So Many Cases Go Undiagnosed

by Molina Psychiatric Associates | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

If you’ve spent most of your life feeling scattered, forgetful, easily distracted, or perpetually overwhelmed — and no amount of planners, productivity apps, or sheer willpower seems to fix it — you may have wondered if something more is going on. For millions...
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  • ADHD in Adults: Why So Many Cases Go Undiagnosed

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Dr. Molina is a board-certified psychiatrist with vast knowledge on improving lives​ and treating mental health conditions, specializing in the treatment of mood disorders. After graduating and receiving his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr, Molina went on to work with countless patients in different healthcare settings. Read More

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