Review recent changes
Describe onset, associated symptoms, and recent changes in medicines or substance use.
Behavior & developmentAgitation Assessment & Support.
Agitation Assessment & Support.
Start by understanding the cause.
Feeling unusually restless or unsettled can be distressing. Talk with a provider about changes you have noticed and the support you need.
One conversation. A new beginning.We’re here to help you get started.
Understanding what you’re experiencingUnderstanding your experience.
Understanding your experience.
Support starts with understanding.
Agitation is a symptom rather than one diagnosis. It may be associated with emotional distress, medications, substances, pain, or medical illness. Assessment guides the next step.
You can seek support even if you’re unsure how to describe what’s happening. Tell your provider how these changes affect your routines, relationships, and wellbeing.
Explore treatment optionsConcerns you can bring to a visit
- Marked restlessness
- Pacing or difficulty settling
- Increased irritability
- Feeling unusually keyed up
- A recent medication or health change
- Disruption to normal routines
These examples do not establish a diagnosis. A qualified provider can assess your individual concerns.
Explore your options for agitation assessment & support.
A conversation about your options, with a care plan shaped around you.
Assess the right setting
Your clinician can discuss whether outpatient support or prompt medical evaluation is appropriate.
Plan follow-up
Explore care directed at the underlying concern, with attention to safety and daily functioning.
What to expect.
One step at a time.
- 01
Reach out
Call or contact our front desk to discuss appointments, provider availability, and insurance questions.
- 02
Share what’s happening
Meet with your provider to talk about your concerns, history, and what you hope to change.
- 03
Build a plan together
Explore care options, ask questions, and discuss follow-up as your needs evolve.
People behind your careA team to listen.
Meet Our Providers
A team to listen.
A way to connect.
Get to know our psychiatric nurse practitioners and counselor. Contact the front desk to explore provider availability and a starting point for your care.
In-person visitsAt our Abilene office
Tele-psychiatryAsk about online appointment options
Questions before you beginAgitation Assessment & Support
Agitation Assessment & Support
FAQs.
Need help with appointments or insurance? Our front desk can answer your questions.
Call our teamIs sudden agitation always a mental health issue?
No. Sudden agitation with confusion, fever, injury, or major behavior change needs urgent medical assessment.
What should I tell the provider?
Explain when it started and share your medicines, supplements, health conditions, and any recent alcohol or drug use.
How do I request an appointment?
Call 325-480-2900 or contact our front desk. Share your main concerns so the team can discuss provider availability and appropriate appointment options.
Can I use my insurance?
Visit our Insurances page, then confirm your specific plan, provider participation, and any out-of-pocket costs with the office before your visit.
You don’t have to take the next step alone
Get in Touch Let’s start with a conversation.
Contact New Hope Behavioral Health to ask about agitation assessment & support.
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Further reading: MedlinePlus: Agitation.