Kris Haukoos, APRN, PLLC

06/01/2026

We have a new blog post up. What do you do about medication side effects? How do you know what side effects to expect from your mental health medications? We cover all of that and more, including a new tool I created so you can look up your medications any time you would like.

Let's set the scene: You've just came home from the pharmacy. You are holding a tiny, plastic, amber bottle containing shiny new pills that your healthcare provider promised would fix your stubborn brain chemistry. You feel hopeful. You feel ready to heal. Then, you open the bag. Nestled right next....

04/30/2026

We are updating our Thursday hours. No more taking off of work for your medication management appointments. Kids don’t have to leave early for their medication checks. I am hoping this will make appointments and scheduling less stressful and more accessible for you.

Starting in the middle of May, Thursday hours will be expanded to 9am to 9pm Eastern Time.

For my patients in other areas of the country:

8am to 8pm Central
7am to 7pm Mountain
6am to 6pm Pacific.

04/29/2026

It is hard to know where to turn when your child is hurting. Finding mental health providers who specialize in the care of kids and teens can be a challenge. How do you know where to turn and what to look for?

Finding the right psychiatric provider for your child or teen can feel overwhelming—like navigating a "secret society" where you don't know the password. Many parents begin this journey met by long waitlists, confusing insurance rules, and the heavy uncertainty of finding a provider who is actuall...

04/16/2026

Introducing my psychiatry services to therapists in Longmont, Colorado today. I help children and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Winchell’s doughnuts are an icon here so I thought I would deliver them along with my brochures.

03/16/2026

03/05/2026

How does my brain work?

03/04/2026

How your brain works and how that affects mental health.

03/03/2026

How does your brain optimize sleep?

03/02/2026

How your brain works: anxiety, depression, ADHD.

02/27/2026

What causes depression? What causes anxiety? Neurotransmitters are like little delivery drivers but when there is a shortage, your mental health suffers. This is an oversimplified explanation about how your brain works but can help you understand your diagnosis and why your meds were chosen for you.