Online psychiatrist services via a qualified, trust, expert Telehealth psychiatrist assists in the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders. They create a management plan involving medication, therapy, diet, sleep pattern, and lifestyle changes together with the active participation of the patient.
Contrary to widespread belief, a therapy session is not limited to personal appointments. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, scheduling virtual therapy sessions with online psychiatrists is becoming the new normal.
To better understand how online therapy sessions work, it’s essential to know what online psychiatrists actually do. Like a typical therapy, your online psychiatrist will craft a treatment plan based on your unique situation.
Online psychiatrists use video calls or other software to conduct consultations. This makes it easy for you to schedule and attend an appointment from the comforts of your home.
You can do it at home or in a safe space in the office using your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Like personal appointments, you and your psychiatrist can see and hear each other in real-time.
Multiple medically reviewed studies conducted over the years indicate that online psychiatry is just as effective as an in-person visit. They are most beneficial for those residing in distant places, saving them the time and effort to travel to a physical clinic.
An online psychiatrist is also a trained crisis counselor who is educationally qualified to conduct mental health consultations. They can provide talk therapy and prescribe medications for various mental health conditions, such as:
Online psychiatry and other online mental health services are also subject to the same privacy and confidentiality rules as in-person visits.
Your psychiatrist will take notes, but your initial consultation and follow-up appointment will not be recorded unless you agree to them being recorded for treatment purposes.
In most states, licensed psychiatrists can prescribe medication over online therapy consultations. However, not all prescriptions are eligible for online dispensing.
Fortunately, majority of anxiety and depression drugs, mood stabilizers, and stimulants are allowed. Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications can be prescribed online.
In some jurisdictions, however, a patient needs to attend at least one telepsychiatric consultation to be eligible for an online prescription (this requirement is on-hold until further notice from the DEA as of January 2025).
If a patient really needs a prescription and cannot be obtained through online psychiatry, the psychiatrist can make a referral to a local medical doctor. This is commonly applied for ADHD medications and other controlled substances.
Like other mental health care professionals, telehealth psychiatrists are trained medical doctors licensed to diagnose and treat mental health conditions and prescribe medications for them. The setup of their practice is suitable for busy and remote individuals, as well as those not comfortable being around people looking to meet with wellness professionals.
If you need to see a psychiatrist, Luminous Vitality Behavioral Health provides online sessions for depression, anxiety disorder, PSTD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and insomnia. Our primary care physician, Dr. Ronald Lee, can provide medication management and non-drug treatment plans over a psychiatric appointment to help you meet your mental illness and behavioral health needs.
Schedule an online appointment with us today to know your mental health treatment options!
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