Melanie Sida, Nurse
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Melanie Sida

Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine

5825 Delmonico Drive 3RD FLOOR, suite 320 Colorado Springs CO, 80919
Write A Review

About

Melanie Sida is a pedidatric nurse practitioner specializing in MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRY for MEDICATION MANAGEMENT working in Colorado Springs with MINDFUL MINDS PSYCHIATRY. As a nurse practitioner, Melanie works in the healthcare sector, interacting directly with patients to ensure that they receive quality care, understand management instructions, and have access to the services needed to maintain optimal health. Melanie holds an active license to practice in the state of Colorado, and continues to take an all-encompassing role in supporting a patient's wellbeing.

 

I work at MINDFUL MINDS PSYCHIATRY. Please book an initial visit with me to discuss your child's mental health concerns. 

WWW.MINDFULMINDSPSYCHIATRY.COM 

 

 

Provider Details

Female English
Melanie Sida
Melanie Sida's Expert Contributions
  • How long should I take medications for depression?

    Good morning It really depends on the issue at hand, what other factors are happening and how well we are coping with it. The tools that we are using to help us feel happier and fulfilled. If we are using all tools and we are still having issues with feeling happier, motivated, sometimes it is recommended to take meds from 6months to 1yr while applying tools that can help us improve our depression. READ MORE

  • Can panic attacks go on their own?

    Good morning They can go away as long as you are addressing what is triggering them and how you want to go about them in terms of how it is affecting you. Learning tools to calm us down can be VERY helpful. Learning several tools so that you. can apply them in certain environment depending on where you are. Medications can be helpful if your tools are not helping. READ MORE

  • What drugs are used to treat anxiety?

    Several. Most commonly used are SSRI and sometimes SNRIs. Such as Celexa, prozac, Zoloft, Venlafaxine, Paxil, Buspar, among others. I recommend that you seek professional help to better assess your needs and better fit. READ MORE

  • Do I need treatment for panic attacks?

    I recommend you are at least evaluated by a mental health professional to look at options to better manage panic attacks. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

psychiatrymental healthpsychiatric medication managementchild and adolescent psychiatrychild and adolescent developmental mental health

Professional Memberships

  • Neuroscience Education Institute  
  • American Psychiatric Association  

Treatments

  • Mental health Medication management

Professional Society Memberships

  • Colorado Springs

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Oregon

Melanie Sida's Practice location

Mindful Minds Psychiatry

5825 Delmonico Drive 3RD FLOOR, suite 320 -
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Get Direction
New patients: 720-458-5413
Fax: 720-815-0397
www.mindfulmindspsychiatry.com

Melanie Sida's reviews

(0)
Write Review

Recommended Articles

  • Can a TENS Unit Ease Fibromyalgia Pain?

    Those with fibromyalgia live every day with chronic pain. Medications may work great, but they often have unacceptable side effects. If you don’t want to handle your pain with drugs, other alternatives might help, and one of these alternatives could be a TENS unit. ...

  • Steroids for Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Introduction Steroids, which are also known as corticosteroids, are basically synthetic medications or drugs that closely resemble cortisol, which is a hormone naturally produced by the body. Steroids are used to treat various medical conditions since they work by decreasing inflammation and also...

  • Side Effects of Acne Treatments

    Most people experience acne at one point in their life. It’s very common in teens, but even older adults can encounter a breakout, especially during pregnancy. Excess oil, dead skin cells, and dirt on your skin’s surface clog the pores creating pimples or tiny localized infections. Acne...

  • Late Stage Alzheimer's Patients Failing to Get Proper Care

    There are some symptoms and conditions that have been discovered over time that stand out as especially difficult when it comes to how healthcare providers and medical specialist centers can help specific patients.  Such can be the case for ailments that specifically worsen in the terminal phase of...

  • The Signs of Stroke in Women

    Stroke is found to be the third leading cause of death in women around the world. As women generally live longer than men, the effects of a stroke affect women more than men. Women also live longer in a healthcare facility after having a stroke than men do. Women are more prone to a stroke...

  • What Tests Determine Conjunctivitis?

    Conjunctivitis is a very unpleasant eye condition that may cause discomfort and pain in the eyes. This disease has to be medically treated. Thus, it’s important to determine the causes and triggers of this disease. If you suspect that you have conjunctivitis, you should visit an ophthalmologist to...

Similar Adolescent Specialists

More Similar Adolescent Specialists

Nearest Hospitals

UNIVERSITY COLO HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTRALl

1400 E BOULDER ST COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80909

Head north 112 ft
Turn left 216 ft
Turn left onto Delmonico Drive 651 ft
Turn left onto South Rockrimmon Boulevard 1047 ft
Take the ramp on the right 3027 ft
Merge left onto I 25 3.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1570 ft
Turn left onto West Uintah Street 4456 ft
Turn right onto North Wahsatch Avenue 4049 ft
Turn left onto East Boulder Street 1.0 mi
Turn left 175 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

7.5 miSee direction

CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICESl

2222 N NEVADA AVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80907

Head north 112 ft
Turn left 216 ft
Turn left onto Delmonico Drive 651 ft
Turn left onto South Rockrimmon Boulevard 1289 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1199 ft
Keep right at the fork 590 ft
Go straight onto North Nevada Avenue 3.4 mi
Turn right onto East Monroe Street 460 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

4.2 miSee direction

PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITALl

16420 HIGHWAY 24 WOODLAND PARK CO 80863

Head north 112 ft
Turn left 216 ft
Turn left onto Delmonico Drive 651 ft
Turn left onto South Rockrimmon Boulevard 1047 ft
Take the ramp on the right 3027 ft
Merge left onto I 25 2.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right 805 ft
Turn right onto West Fillmore Street 1.5 mi
Continue straight onto Fontmore Road 3418 ft
Continue straight onto West Fontanero Street 1457 ft
Turn left onto North 31st Street 3636 ft
Take the ramp on the right 368 ft
Merge left onto Midland Expressway (US 24) 17.2 mi
Turn left 375 ft
Turn left 210 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

23.5 miSee direction