Young Adults
Compassionate Psychiatric Care for Adults and Young Adults
Maryland Wellness Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for adults and young adults facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and the stress of big life transitions, with loved ones included when you want them to be.
18 to 25
the US adult age group with the highest rate of mental illness
75%
of lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 24
Your Plan
built around classes, work, and the people you choose to include
Key Capabilities
- •Comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
- •Careful diagnosis that considers your history, current demands, and input from people you choose to include
- •Careful, conservative medication management with close monitoring
- •Practical strategies for routines, sleep, stress, and organization
- •Coordination with primary care providers and therapists
- •Documentation to support college or workplace accommodations when appropriate
Why It Matters
Early Help Changes Trajectories
Because most lifetime mental health conditions emerge by the mid twenties, timely evaluation and treatment can keep symptoms from derailing school, work, and relationships for years to come.
Care Built Around Your Stage of Life
Young adulthood brings new independence, new pressures, and often a first chance to manage your own care. We tailor diagnosis and treatment to where you are, considering school, work, relationships, and sleep rather than symptoms in isolation.
Support on Your Terms
Parents, partners, and friends can be a real source of support. When you want them involved, we help them understand your care so support continues between appointments.
Thoughtful, Conservative Prescribing
When medication is needed, we use evidence-based choices, start low, monitor closely for side effects, and revisit the plan regularly so treatment stays both safe and effective.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does Maryland Wellness Psychiatry see?
Our practice sees adults and young adults. If you have a question about care for a younger family member, please call our office and our team will help you with next steps.
Can my parents or partner be involved in my care?
Yes, if you want them to be. Many young adults choose to bring a parent, partner, or other support person into parts of their care. As an adult patient, you decide who is involved, and we only share information with your written permission.
Will I be put on medication right away?
Not necessarily. We start with a careful evaluation and consider therapy, academic or workplace supports, and lifestyle factors first. When medication is appropriate, we use the lowest effective dose, monitor closely, and explain risks and benefits clearly.
Do you coordinate with colleges and therapists?
Yes. With your consent, we collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, and college disability services offices so that everyone supporting you is working from a consistent, coordinated plan.