Mental Health Screening in Greenville, SC
The wait for a new psychiatry appointment in Greenville runs months, not weeks. During that wait, anxiety does not hold. Depression does not pause. ADD does not become manageable simply because you are on a list.
At Midtown, mental health screening in Greenville, SC, is handled at your primary care appointment. No separate referral. No waitlist. Our nurse practitioner evaluates, diagnoses where appropriate, prescribes, and follows up. Mental health is primary care. It has always been.
This page explains the conditions we treat in-house, how the process works, what is included in your membership, and who this service is right for.
What We Treat
Conditions Treated In-House
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Anxiety
Our nurse practitioner uses standardized clinical screening tools to evaluate anxiety symptoms. Where a diagnosis is supported, she prescribes SSRIs, SNRIs, or anti-anxiety medications, monitors your response, and adjusts the dose at scheduled follow-up appointments. In most cases, anxiety treatment at Midtown does not require a separate referral.
Depression
Our nurse practitioner uses the PHQ-9, the clinical gold standard for depression screening, at every relevant visit. The National Institute of Mental Health identifies depression as one of the most common and undertreated conditions in the United States. Where treatment is warranted, our nurse practitioner prescribes antidepressants and reviews your response at regular intervals.
ADD and ADHD
Our nurse practitioner conducts a formal attention assessment for adults presenting with ADD or ADHD symptoms. Where the clinical record supports it, she prescribes stimulant and non-stimulant medications and manages the prescription through regular follow-up visits. Adults who have lost access to their prescription after moving or changing providers do not need to start from zero at a new psychiatry practice.
Behavioral Health Support
Sleep disruption, chronic stress, and mood instability are addressed as clinical factors at every Midtown appointment, not referred to by default, and not ignored because the appointment is running long.
The Process
How Mental Health Screening Works at Midtown
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Book a Regular Appointment
There is no separate mental health referral pathway at Midtown. You mention your symptoms at a standard appointment. Our nurse practitioner evaluates them there.
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Clinical Screening
For depression: PHQ-9. For ADD and ADHD: a formal attention assessment. For anxiety: a structured symptom review using validated clinical tools. The screening occurs during the same appointment in which you describe what you have been experiencing.
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Diagnosis & Prescribing
If the clinical record supports a diagnosis, our nurse practitioner explains the treatment plan and prescribes medication where appropriate. She does not prescribe based solely on a conversation. She prescribes based on a clinical evaluation.
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Follow-Up & Monitoring
Regular check-ins assess whether the medication is working. Dosage is adjusted based on your actual response, not a standard protocol. Medication management is ongoing and included with your membership, with no separate appointment category or additional cost.
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Referral: When It Is the Right Call
If your situation requires psychiatric care beyond the scope of primary care, our nurse practitioner will tell you directly and help you find the right provider. She explains the reason, gives you a clear next step, and does not simply send you a referral letter and close the file.
What Is Included in Your Membership
INCLUDED IN YOUR $85/MONTH
Mental health evaluation and screening appointments
Diagnosis consultations
Prescription of antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and stimulants where clinically appropriate
Ongoing follow-up visits and medication monitoring
SEPARATE COST
Prescriptions filled at a pharmacy at the pharmacy's price. Midtown does not mark up medications.
Who Mental Health Screening at Midtown Is Right For
This is for adults who need primary care mental health services now, not in six months. It is also for adults who are already managing a mental health condition and need a provider who will review their history and continue their care without requiring them to start the diagnostic process from scratch.
Adults dealing with anxiety or depression who cannot get a psychiatrist appointment for months
Adults with ADD or ADHD who have lost access to their prescription after moving or changing providers
Adults already taking an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication and need a primary care provider to continue managing it
Adults who want mental health addressed as part of their full primary care relationship, not separated and sent somewhere else
Frequently Asked Questions
Is mental health screening included in my DPC membership?
Yes. Mental health evaluation, diagnosis, prescribing, and monitoring are all included in your $85/month. You pay separately for prescriptions, which are filled at a pharmacy at the standard price.
Can our nurse practitioner prescribe ADHD medications?
Yes. Our nurse practitioner conducts a formal attention assessment for adults presenting with ADD or ADHD symptoms. Where the clinical record supports it, she prescribes stimulant and non-stimulant medications and manages the prescription at regular follow-up visits.
How quickly can I get a mental health appointment?
Same-day and next-day appointments are available to all Midtown members. You do not wait weeks or months to begin anxiety treatment near you or get screened for depression.
What happens if my mental health needs are beyond primary care?
If your situation requires a higher level of psychiatric care than primary care can safely provide, our nurse practitioner will tell you directly and connect you with the right specialist. She will not refer you out without explaining why and what to expect from the next step.
Do I need a mental health history to get screened?
No. You do not need a prior diagnosis, a documented history of mental health treatment, or a referral. If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or attention difficulties, that is enough to begin the conversation at your next appointment.
DISCLAIMER: Membership with Midtown Primary Care is a direct primary care agreement between you and your provider. It is not health insurance, and it does not fulfill any insurance requirement under state or federal law. You should maintain separate health insurance coverage for specialist visits, hospitalizations, emergency care, and any services outside the scope of primary care. This membership is required by South Carolina law to carry this notice.
Mental Health Care in Greenville That Does Not Make You Wait
A six-month waitlist is not a care plan. Anxiety does not pause while you wait for an opening. Depression does not schedule itself around specialist availability. Mental health screening in Greenville, SC, at Midtown happens at your primary care appointment, with same-day access, a provider who already knows your full health picture, and a treatment plan that starts the same week you walk in.
No referral required. No separate intake process. No, starting from scratch with someone who has never seen your chart.
Serving Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Greer, Travelers Rest, and the surrounding Upstate South Carolina.
