Telemedicine

What is telemedicine for mental health care?

Telemedicine enables you to access psychiatric care without having to leave your home. It usually involves videoconferencing, which you’re probably familiar with from work meetings or talking to family and friends far away.

Telemedicine is a direct interaction between you and your therapist, so having your consultation via your laptop or tablet is much the same as visiting your therapist in person.

V Psychiatry provides psychiatric evaluations, therapy sessions, and medication management via telemedicine. Providers can also prescribe any medication you need remotely.

What are the benefits of telemedicine?

Telemedicine has numerous benefits for patients. It’s a convenient method that makes mental health services readily accessible and affordable. It also gives people the opportunity to use mental health services where there might not be access locally, for example, in remote areas or if you rely on public transport because you don’t drive.

Finding time away from work or family can be difficult if you’re a busy person, as most people are today, but with telemedicine, you don’t have the same problem. Conversely, if your condition means you find it difficult or impossible to leave home, telemedicine enables you to get help without the ordeal of leaving your sanctuary.

Telemedicine is also a less stressful experience, as you don’t have to battle with traffic or worry about having car troubles. You don’t need to struggle through the crowds or talk to anyone except your V Psychiatry therapist.

What happens at a telemedicine consultation?

When your appointment time arrives, log in to the virtual waiting room with the details your provider gave you. They’ll join you when ready, checking that you can see and hear each other clearly.

The rest of the consultation is very similar to an in-office visit. Your provider checks your medical history and asks how you are. Tell them if there have been any changes for better or worse, including medication side effects or benefits.

If you’re scheduled for a therapy session, your appointment focuses on talking with your provider using the techniques most appropriate to your situation. For example, you might benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for an anxiety disorder or couples counseling if you have relationship issues.

Call V Psychiatry to learn more about benefiting from convenient telemedicine for your mental health needs. You can also request an in-person or telemedicine appointment using the online booking feature at any time.