Signs of Anxiety and Depression

We break down the differences between everyday emotions and diagnoses, so you feel empowered to seek help if you need it.

While stress, sadness, fear, and worry are a normal part of everyday life, when these feelings prevent you from living a fulfilling lifestyle, it may be worth seeking support for anxiety or depression. We break down the differences between emotions and diagnoses, so you feel empowered to seek help if you need it.

Stress vs. Anxiety

Everyone experiences stress from time to time, but if your feelings of worry persist for over two weeks and feel unmanageable, you may have anxiety.

Differences between stress and anxiety

Sadness vs. Depression 

We often think of depression as feeling sad for a long time, but there are many other symptoms that distinguish it from this everyday emotion.

Differences between sadness and depression

If you need support with working through feelings of stress, anxiety, or sadness, our medical team is here to help.

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Our team-based approach combines accessibility, affordability, and continuity. Instead of one-off visits, you have a dedicated care team that knows your history and supports you over time.

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Virtual Care Access Options Without Insurance

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Access Model
How It Works
Typical Cost
Best For
Pay-per-visit
Pay for each individual consultation as needed
$40-$80 per visit
Occasional urgent needs, generally healthy people who rarely need care
Monthly membership
Flat monthly fee for unlimited primary care access
$50-$150/month for adults, family discounts available
Regular care needs, chronic condition management, families with kids
Employer-sponsored virtual care
Access through your workplace benefits (no insurance required)
Often $0 out-of-pocket
Employees whose companies offer virtual care as a standalone benefit
Community health platforms
Reduced-cost or sliding-scale virtual visits through community programs
Varies by program and income
People who qualify for reduced-cost care based on income
Galileo integrated care
24/7 virtual care 
Varies by employer or individual membership
Comprehensive primary care needs, chronic conditions 
Signs of Anxiety and Depression