According to a 2016 survey conducted by the PwC Health Research Institute, 72% of patients from 18 to 44 years of age responded with a Yes to receiving their mental health care virtually as opposed to in-office visits.
Mental health treatment relies on conversation, emotional connection, and validation, making telemedicine a game-changer in the field. There are a few fundamental ways in which telemedicine, or telepsychiatry, is revolutionizing mental health care.
- It alleviates the shortage of mental health care professionals.
- It makes mental health care more accessible and convenient.
- With telepsychiatry on the rise, mental health care professionals can now virtually treat patients who live hundreds of miles away, closing the gap between location disadvantages and available treatment.
- Telemedicine opens the door to treatment for those who are mobile-challenged, lack transportation options, and those who are recovering at home. You'll have access to treatment as long as you have internet access.
Telepsychiatry is not just a service; it's a gateway to a more flexible, accessible, and efficient approach to mental health care, ensuring everyone can receive the support they need, wherever they may be.