Patient Resources
Knowledge is part
of treatment
Good psychiatric care means helping you understand your mind, your diagnosis, and your options. These resources — curated by Dr. Farkas — are a starting point for patients, families, and anyone seeking clarity.
🆘 If you're in crisis right now
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crises, the resources below offer immediate, confidential support 24/7. Dr. Farkas's office is not a crisis line and cannot respond to emergencies.
Trusted Organizations
Resources Dr. Farkas
recommends
These are primary, evidence-based sources. Dr. Farkas references many of these in patient education because their information meets a clinical standard of accuracy.
NIMH · Mental Health
Understanding Depression & Treatment Options
Comprehensive, research-backed information from the National Institute of Mental Health on depression types, causes, and the full range of treatment options including TMS and ketamine.
NIMH · AnxietyAnxiety Disorders: Signs, Types & Treatment
NIH-backed overview of generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, PTSD, and OCD — including evidence-based treatment approaches and when to seek professional help.
APA · EducationAmerican Psychiatric Association Patient Library
Hundreds of patient-facing guides on mental health conditions, medications, therapy approaches, and how to find psychiatric care — written by the leading professional body in psychiatry.
NAMI · SupportNAMI Support Programs & Helpline
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers peer support groups, family education programs, and a free helpline for individuals and families navigating mental health challenges.
ADAA · Anxiety & DepressionUnderstanding Anxiety & Depression
Evidence-based information on anxiety and depression from the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, including a therapist finder, self-help tools, and treatment guides.
CHADD · ADHDADHD Resource Center for Adults
Comprehensive ADHD information from Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) — including adult diagnosis, treatment, workplace accommodations, and support group locator.
PSI · PostpartumPostpartum Support International
The leading resource for postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD — including a provider directory, warmline, and peer support groups specifically for perinatal mental health.
DBSA · BipolarDepression & Bipolar Support Alliance
DBSA provides peer-led support groups, wellness tools, and educational resources specifically for people living with depression and bipolar disorder and their families.
IOCDF · OCDInternational OCD Foundation
Comprehensive OCD resources including information on all OCD subtypes (including Pure-O and postpartum OCD), evidence-based treatment (ERP), and a specialist finder.
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Glossary
Common psychiatric terms
plain-language definitions
Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
Depression that has not responded adequately to two or more antidepressant medications at therapeutic doses and duration.
Pharmacogenomics
Testing how your genes affect the way you metabolize and respond to specific medications — enabling more targeted prescribing.
Augmentation Strategy
Adding a second medication to enhance or extend the effect of a primary medication — a common approach in treatment-resistant cases.
Deprescribing
The thoughtful, supervised process of reducing or stopping medications that no longer provide meaningful benefit.
Bipolar II
A form of bipolar disorder characterized by depressive episodes and hypomania (milder elevated mood) — frequently misdiagnosed as unipolar depression.
Measurement-Based Care
Using validated rating scales (PHQ-9, GAD-7) at regular intervals to track treatment progress objectively — not just through clinical impression.
Perinatal Psychiatry
Specialized psychiatric care during pregnancy (prenatal) and after childbirth (postpartum), with particular attention to medication safety.
Polypharmacy
The concurrent use of multiple medications. In psychiatry, complex polypharmacy (4+ psychiatric medications) often warrants a strategic review.
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