Balm of Gilead Health & Wellness — personalized care, available in all 50 states. (Services may vary State by State)
Balm of Gilead Health & Wellness — personalized care, available in all 50 states. (Services may vary State by State)
Mental Health Is Health
Our whole-person approach recognizes that mental and physical health can influence one another.
You do not have to wait until you are
completely overwhelmed before seeking support.
Balm Mind™ provides confidential, clinician-led psychiatric care for eligible adults experiencing concerns involving mood, anxiety, sleep, attention, stress, emotional well-being, and daily functioning.
Balm Mind™ is not an emergency or crisis service. Completing an assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis, medication, controlled medication, or any specific treatment.
“I’m Functioning—but I Don’t Feel Like Myself.”
Mental-health concerns do not always look like a visible crisis.
You may still be going to work, caring for your family, meeting responsibilities, and appearing fine to everyone around you—while privately struggling with:
Persistent worry
Low mood
Irritability
Poor sleep
Difficulty concentrating
Racing thoughts
Reduced enjoyment
Low motivation
Feeling emotionally exhausted
Difficulty completing tasks
Changes in appetite
Feeling disconnected
Stress that has become difficult to manage
Mood
Feeling Overwhelmed By Ordinary Responsibilities
Your symptoms deserve thoughtful attention.
Balm Mind™ is designed to help eligible patients better understand what they are experiencing and determine an appropriate path forward.
The Mind and Body Do Not Operate Separately
Changes in mood, concentration, sleep, appetite, energy, weight, hormones, medications, pain, stress, and physical health may affect one another.
For example:
Poor sleep may worsen anxiety, mood, appetite, and concentration.
Chronic stress may affect physical and emotional well-being.
Hormonal changes may occur alongside mood or sleep concerns.
Weight concerns and chronic health conditions may affect confidence and mental wellness.
Certain medications or medical conditions may contribute to psychiatric symptoms.
Anxiety and depression may affect motivation, relationships, nutrition, and self-care.
Because Balm of Gilead integrates physical and mental healthcare, your provider may consider both psychiatric and medical factors when clinically appropriate.
Personalized Mental Wellness Care
01
Anxiety
Evaluation and treatment planning for persistent worry, nervousness, tension, panic symptoms, or anxiety that interferes with daily life.
02
Depression
Support for low mood, reduced interest, low motivation, emotional withdrawal, hopelessness, and other depressive symptoms.
03
Sleep and Insomnia
Evaluation of difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early, or feeling unrefreshed.
04
Stress and Adjustment Concerns
Support during major life changes, relationship difficulties, grief, work pressure, caregiving stress, or other challenging transitions.
05
Attention and Concentration
Evaluation of attention, organization, task completion, impulsivity, and related concerns when clinically appropriate.
06
Medication Management
Review, initiation, adjustment, and monitoring of psychiatric medications when appropriate.
07
Women’s Mental Wellness
Evaluation of mood, anxiety, sleep, or emotional changes that may occur during pregnancy history, postpartum periods, perimenopause, menopause, or other life stages, within the scope of services offered
08
Care Coordination
Communication and referral to primary care, psychotherapy, specialists, emergency services, or a higher level of care when needed.
Your Experience May Be Different From Someone Else’s
Patients may seek help for:
Excessive worry
Racing thoughts
Panic symptoms
Restlessness
Irritability
Feeling on edge
Low mood
Tearfulness
Reduced enjoyment
Low motivation
Social withdrawal
Trouble sleeping
Sleeping too much
Fatigue
Difficulty focusing
Forgetfulness
Disorganization
Procrastination
Emotional overwhelm
Appetite changes
Stress-related physical symptoms
Reduced work or school performance
Relationship strain
Feeling unlike yourself
These symptoms may have psychiatric, medical, sleep-related, hormonal, medication-related, substance-related, or situational contributors.
A thoughtful evaluation helps determine what may be affecting you and which type of care may be appropriate.
Your First Visit Is About Understanding Your Story
Your clinician may review:
Current symptoms
When symptoms began
Symptom severity and effect on daily life
Previous therapy or psychiatric treatment
Current and past medications
Medication benefits and side effects
Medical history
Current medications and supplements
Sleep
Appetite
Energy
Mood
Anxiety
Trauma history when clinically appropriate
Current relationships and support system
Attention and concentration
Alcohol or substance use
Family psychiatric history
Validated screening tools may also be used as part of the clinical evaluation.
Safety concerns
Safety concerns
Treatment preferences and goals
An online questionnaire alone does not establish a psychiatric diagnosis.
Medication May Be One Part Of Your Care Plan
Psychiatric medication may be helpful for some patients, but it is not appropriate or necessary for everyone.
Medication-management services may include:
Review of current psychiatric medications
Dose adjustments
Evaluation for starting medication
Discussion of previous treatment response
Side-effect monitoring
Medication-interaction review
Response and symptom monitoring
Laboratory monitoring when appropriate
Coordination with primary care or specialists
Decreased confidence
Transition or discontinuation planning when clinically appropriate
Requesting a particular medication does not guarantee that it will be prescribed.
The treating clinician uses independent clinical judgment to determine whether medication is appropriate
Personalized Care Built Around You.
Some patients may benefit from psychotherapy, counseling, coaching, group support, behavioral strategies, or another therapeutic service in addition to—or instead of—medication.
Depending on the Balm Mind™ service model and the patient’s needs, the clinician may:
Provide brief supportive interventions
Recommend psychotherapy
Refer to an outside therapist
Recommend couples or family counseling
Refer for trauma-focused care
Recommend substance-use treatment
Coordinate with an existing therapist
Suggest a higher level of care
When Worry Begins to Control Your Day
Anxiety may involve more than feeling nervous. Better questions.
It may affect:
Sleep
Concentration
Work
Relationships
Appetite
Physical comfort
Decision-making
Confidence
Patients may experience generalized worry, panic symptoms, social anxiety, health-related fears, situational anxiety, or anxiety connected to major life events.
Treatment may include education, lifestyle strategies, psychotherapy referral, medication when appropriate, medical evaluation, or another individualized recommendation.
Testing Is Personalized—not Automatically the Same for Every Woman
Depression may appear as sadness, but it may also involve:
Social withdrawal
Sleep changes
Appetite changes
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Reduced ability to complete ordinary responsibilities
Emotional numbness
Low motivation
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Reduced interest
Irritability
A psychiatric evaluation can help determine symptom severity, possible contributing factors, treatment options, and whether another level of care is needed.
Better Sleep Can Support Better Mental and Physical Health
Sleep concerns may include:
Difficulty falling asleep
Waking frequently
Waking too early
Racing thoughts at bedtime
Nighttime anxiety
Feeling exhausted after adequate time in bed Irregular sleep schedule
Daytime fatigue
Dependence on sleep aids
Poor sleep may be connected to stress, mood, anxiety, medical conditions, medications, hormonal changes, sleep apnea, lifestyle patterns, or other factors.
Your clinician may recommend behavioral changes, medication review, psychiatric treatment, primary-care follow-up, sleep-medicine evaluation, or another appropriate next step.
Medication May Be One Part of Your Care Plan Evaluation
Difficulty concentrating does not automatically mean ADHD.
Attention concerns may also be associated with:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Stress
Medication effects
Substance use
Medical conditions
Hormonal changes
Learning difficulties
Environmental overload
An ADHD evaluation may include developmental history, current symptoms, functioning across settings, previous records, medication history, substance-use risk, medical factors, and other possible explanations.
ADHD diagnosis and controlled-medication prescribing are not guaranteed. Availability may vary by state, provider, clinical appropriateness, and current federal and state requirements.
Some Psychiatric Medications Require Additional Safeguards
Certain psychiatric medications are federally controlled substances.
When controlled medication is considered, additional requirements may apply, including:
Identity verification
State eligibility
Prescription-monitoring review
Medical and psychiatric history
Substance-use assessment
Previous treatment records
Laboratory testing or physical-health information
More frequent follow-up
Pharmacy restrictions
Refill policies
In-person evaluation when required
Current federal and state telemedicine rules
Current federal telemedicine flexibilities for controlled medications extend through December 31, 2026, but all prescribing must still comply with applicable state and federal requirements.
Balm Mind™ does not guarantee stimulants,
benzodiazepines, sleep medications, or any other controlled prescription
Mood, Hormones, Sleep, and Life Stage May Interact
Mental-health concerns may affect appetite, motivation, activity, sleep, emotional eating, medication use, and the ability to follow a health plan. At the same time, weight changes and chronic health concerns may affect confidence and emotional well-being.
Balm Mind™ may coordinate with Balm Metabolic™ when a patient may benefit from both psychiatric and medical weight-management support.
Your Balm Mind™ Journey
Step 01
Confirm Availability
Select your state to determine whether Balm Mind™ services are currently available where you are located.
Step 02
Receive Your Personalized Plan
Your plan may include medication, therapy referral, lifestyle strategies, medical follow-up, or another level of care.
Step 03
Complete Your Secure Intake
Provide your psychiatric, medical, medication, safety, and treatment history through the secure clinical platform.
Step 04
Begin Treatment When Appropriate
When medication is prescribed, it is sent to an appropriate licensed pharmacy.
Step 05
Meet Your Clinician
Your provider completes a psychiatric evaluation and discusses symptoms, functioning, risks, and treatment goals.
Step 06
Continue Monitoring
Your clinician monitors symptoms, medication response, side effects, safety, and changing needs
Balm Mind™ May Be Right for You If:
Anxiety is interfering with your daily life
You feel persistently low, unmotivated, or emotionally exhausted
You are having trouble
sleeping
Stress has become difficult to manage
You are struggling with focus or organization
You want a psychiatric medication evaluation
You prefer convenient, confidential telehealth care
You are willing to participate in follow-up and monitoring
You are struggling with focus or organization
You need ongoing medication management
You are not currently experiencing an immediate emergency requiring crisis or inpatient care
Telehealth Is Helpful—but It Is Not Appropriate for Every Situation
A clinician may recommend emergency, inpatient, intensive outpatient, substance-use, neurological, medical, or in-person psychiatric care when needed.
Examples may include:
Immediate risk of self-harm
Immediate risk of harm to another person
Severe psychosis
Severe mania
Severe medication reaction
Inability to care for basic needs
Severe intoxication or withdrawal
Uncontrolled substance use requiring a higher level of care
Medical instability
Need for immediate physical examination
Symptoms that cannot be safely managed through routine telehealth
The final decision about level of care belongs to the treating clinician
Immediate Help Is Available
Balm Mind™ is not an emergency or crisis-response service.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger:
Call 911
Go to the nearest emergency department
Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24-hour support for mental-health, suicide, and substance-use crises.
Your Safety Plan Begins With Knowing Where You Are
At the beginning of a telebehavioral-health visit, patients may be asked to confirm:
Results may depend on
Their current physical location
Their telephone number
What should happen if the video connection is lost
The nearest emergency resource
Whether they are in a private and safe setting
An emergency contact
The nearest emergency resource
Federal telebehavioral-health guidance ecommends confirming the patient’s location and maintaining an emergency plan for possible crisis situations during virtual visits.
Your Privacy Matters
Mental-health intake, medical history, medication information, clinical communications, and treatment records should be completed through Balm’s designated secure platform.
Patients are encouraged to:
Join visits from a private location
Use headphones when needed
Avoid shared or public devices when possible
Tell the provider if someone else is present
Use the secure patient portal for clinical
Avoid submitting sensitive mental-health information through ordinary email, social media, or public website forms
Federal telebehavioral-health guidance recommends discussing privacy and choosing a quiet, private location for visits.
Mental Wellness Care That Sees the Whole Person
Dual Clinical Perspective
Balm’s leadership brings expertise in psychiatric mental health and family healthcare.
Whole-Person Evaluation
We consider psychiatric, medical, hormonal, sleep, medication, and lifestyle factors when appropriate.
Confidential Telehealth
Eligible patients can receive care from a private, convenient location.
Personalized Treatment
Your plan is based on your symptoms, history, risks, and goals.
Ongoing Monitoring
Medication response, side effects, functioning, and safety are reviewed over time.
Connected Care
Patients may be coordinated with women’s wellness, weight management, men’s health, primary care, therapy, or specialty services when appropriate.
Mental-Health Treatment Is a Process
Every patient’s response is different. Progress may depend on:
Diagnosis
Symptom severity
Medical health
Medication response
Therapy participation
Sleep
Stress
Substance use
Social support
Treatment consistency
Environmental factors
Other health conditions
Balm of Gilead does not guarantee that symptoms will disappear, that medication will be prescribed, or that one treatment will work immediately. Treatment may require adjustment, referral, or a different level of care.
Balm Mind™ - Mental Wellness Health Pricing
Service
Price
Access
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation
$200
Telehealth or in office
Follow-Up Visit
$150
Telehealth or in office, as appropriate
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be in crisis to schedule an appointment?
No. Many patients seek help before symptoms become severe.
Does Balm provide therapy?
This depends on the final service model. Balm may provide medication management and referrals for psychotherapy. Only state that psychotherapy is directly available if confirmed.
Will I automatically receive medication?
No. Medication is prescribed only when the clinician determines that it is appropriate.
Can I request a specific medication?
You may discuss treatment options, but requesting a medication does not guarantee
that it will be prescribed.
Does Balm prescribe controlled psychiatric medications?
Controlled-medication availability depends on diagnosis, clinical appropriateness, state law, provider availability, monitoring requirements, and current federal rules.
Can I receive ADHD treatment?
Eligible patients may receive an ADHD evaluation where the service is available. A diagnosis or controlled medication is not guaranteed.
What happens during the first visit?
Your clinician reviews symptoms, history, medications, functioning, safety, and treatment goals and recommends next steps.
Will I need laboratory testing?
Possibly. Labs or medical evaluation may be recommended depending on symptoms, medication, and health history.
Can Balm coordinate with my therapist or primary-care provider?
Yes, with appropriate patient authorization and when clinically useful.
Is my information private?
Clinical information should be handled through Balm’s secure clinical platform and according to applicable privacy requirements.
Can I use Balm Mind™ from any state?
Services are available in participating states based on provider licensure and program availability.
Will I always see Dr. Chinwe?
Some patients may see Dr. Chinwe, while others may be assigned to another appropriately licensed clinician based on state, service, and availability.
What should I do in an emergency?
Call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or call or text 988 for immediate
crisis support.
You Deserve Support Before Things Feel Unmanageable.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep, stress, concentration, or changes in how you function day to day, the first step can begin with a confidential clinical conversation.
Treatment recommendations are made following an individualized psychiatric evaluation. Medication, controlled medication, and any particular diagnosis or treatment are not guaranteed.
Feel Better. Think Better. Live Better.
Balm Mind™ is not an emergency service.
Important Medical Disclaimer
Information on this website is for general educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Submitting an assessment or scheduling a consultation does not guarantee that a particular treatment or medication will be prescribed.
Compounded Medications are not FDA approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality.
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