What is Telepsychiatry?
Telemedicine, or telehealth, is the process of providing health care from a distance through technology, often using videoconferencing. Telepsychiatry, a subset of telemedicine, can involve providing a range of services including psychiatric evaluations, therapy (individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy), patient education and medication management. The intention of telehealth across all types of health care is to provide additional access to care by reducing barriers including needing transportation, child or care, or time off work in order to meet with your doctor.
Telepsychiatry treatment is also known as online psychiatry, virtual psychiatry, or telemedicine-based psychiatric care.
It involves the delivery of psychiatric assessment, therapy, medication management, and consultations via video conferencing or other telecommunication technologies. This method helps reach patients in remote or underserved areas and ensures timely mental health care access.
