For patients & families · Virginia and Florida

Welmivia Guides

Clear, evidence-based answers about mental health, medications, and finding the right psychiatric care, from Sonia Mia Diaz, MD.

For patients and families in Virginia and Florida, whether you have Original Medicare or pay privately. Perspectives are Dr. Diaz's essays on how clinical decisions actually get made.

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Your Antidepressant Isn’t Working: What to Check Before Switching

When an antidepressant isn’t helping, the next step isn’t always a new prescription. What to check first, what the options are, and what genetic testing can and can’t tell you.