Understanding Antidepressants, Part 1: What Are SSRIs and How Do They Work?
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Understanding Antidepressants, Part 1: What Are SSRIs and How Do They Work?

SSRIs are one of the most commonly prescribed types of antidepressants—but what do they actually do? In this post, Tannia Salazar, APRN explains how SSRIs work, what side effects to expect and why they’re not about changing your personality—they’re about giving your brain the support it needs to heal.

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What Makes a Telehealth Psychiatric Visit Different?
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What Makes a Telehealth Psychiatric Visit Different?

Curious how virtual psychiatric care compares to in-person visits? In this mini blog, Tannia Salazar, APRN of Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health, explains what makes telehealth different—and why many adults find it more personal and flexible than expected.

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What If We Don’t Agree on a Diagnosis? Navigating Differences with Your Psychiatric Provider
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What If We Don’t Agree on a Diagnosis? Navigating Differences with Your Psychiatric Provider

What if your provider doesn’t see things the same way you do?
Navigating differences in diagnosis can be unsettling—but it doesn’t mean your concerns aren’t valid. At Rooted in Serenity, we believe psychiatric care should be a conversation, not a verdict. In this post, we explore why diagnostic disagreements happen, what they don’t mean, and how to move forward feeling heard and empowered. 💚

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Anxiety That Looks Like Anger, Overthinking, or Perfectionism
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Anxiety That Looks Like Anger, Overthinking, or Perfectionism

Anxiety isn’t always panic—it can look like anger, perfectionism, or constant overthinking. In this blog, Tannia Salazar, APRN and founder of Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health, breaks down the hidden ways anxiety shows up in high-functioning adults and why naming it matters.

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What Is Emotional Regulation—And Why Is It So Hard Sometimes?
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What Is Emotional Regulation—And Why Is It So Hard Sometimes?

Emotional regulation isn’t about controlling your feelings—it’s about responding to them with care and intention. In this post, Tannia Salazar, APRN of Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health, explores why regulation can be so difficult (especially with anxiety, ADHD, or trauma) and how you can begin to build this essential skill with support, not shame.

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Meet Your Provider: 15 Questions with Tannia Salazar, APRN
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Meet Your Provider: 15 Questions with Tannia Salazar, APRN

Ever wonder who you’re opening up to when you start psychiatric care? In this Q&A-style blog, Tannia Salazar, APRN—founder of Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health LLC—shares her story, her values, and what to expect when working with her. From gardening to high-functioning anxiety, this post is a candid glimpse into the person behind the practice.

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Tannia Salazar, APRN – Official Update Practice Information 💚
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Tannia Salazar, APRN – Official Update Practice Information 💚

Looking for updated info on Tannia Salazar, APRN, FNP? She now provides virtual psychiatric care for adults across Connecticut through Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health—a telehealth practice grounded in compassion, privacy, and evidence-based care.

💚 Now accepting new patients for anxiety, ADHD, depression, and more

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 🌿 Understanding Anxiety: When Worry Becomes Too Much
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🌿 Understanding Anxiety: When Worry Becomes Too Much

Many people think anxiety is just “overthinking” — but it can affect your body, sleep, and relationships in powerful ways.
In this post, Tannia Salazar, APRN at Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health LLC, shares what anxiety really looks like and how evidence-based medication support can help you feel grounded again.

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Grief, Healing, and When Medication Might Help
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Grief, Healing, and When Medication Might Help

Grief can feel all-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. When sadness turns into numbness, anxiety, or depression, it may be time to seek extra support. Learn how psychiatric medication can gently help when grief becomes too heavy to carry alone. Tannia Salazar APRN is ready to help you find balance.

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You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Start Medication
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You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Start Medication

You don’t need to be in crisis to deserve help. Medication can support you even if you're holding it all together on the outside but struggling silently. Let’s talk about what starting meds really looks like—and why you’re worthy of support now. Tannia Salazar APRN of Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health is ready to help, whenever you’re ready.

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Tending to the Mind: How Gardening Supports Mental Health
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Tending to the Mind: How Gardening Supports Mental Health

Gardening can soothe anxiety, calm the nervous system, and support mental health through slow, steady growth. Learn how tending to the soil can help you tend to your mind—and why healing is a lot like planting a seed. Tannia Salazar APRN | Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health LLC

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