Telepsychiatry

Telepsychiatry is a type of telehealth that uses technology to provide psychiatric care remotely. It can include a variety of services, such as: 

• Psychiatric evaluations
• Therapy, including individual, group, and family therapy
• Patient education
• Medication management
• Mental health care consultation for other clinicians

Telepsychiatry can be beneficial because it:

• Increases access to care
• Improves care continuity.
• Reduces stigma.
• May improve engagement.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) supports the use of telepsychiatry when it’s used in a way that benefits the patient, protects their privacy, and is consistent with APA policies.