faq
What is TeleMental Health?
Tele-mental health is the use of videoconferencing technology to provide mental health services. Tele-mental health increases access to care for rural communities, underserved and vulnerable patient populations, and for individuals unable to come in-person, ensuring that everyone has access to safe, effective, and appropriate care when they need it.
Is TeleMental Health Effective?
Yes! Telemental health has been shown to be very effective for many people, including, but not limited to those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. Telemental health increases access to mental health services, ensures privacy which improves compliance providing better outcomes for the mental health community.
Is TeleMental Health Safe?
Yes! Privacy is an important part of feeling safe to share personal information with your health care provider. Even though tele-mental health appointments take place online, they are as private as in-person visits.
Telehealth calls uses regular internet service or data plan. But, health care providers often use secure patient portals to message, call, and video chat. These connections are more secure than regular internet.
Telehealth video appointments are not recorded. Your information is as private and safe as it would be if you were receiving in-person care.
What are Benefits of TeleMental Health?
TeleMental Health has grown in popularity and was essential during the COVID19 pandemic. Though in-person office visits may be necessary in certain cases, there are many benefits of telehealth care.
- No crowded waiting rooms or having to give your information at window in front of others.
- Ensures you get health care when it's convenient for you.
- Cuts down on travel, time off from work, and the need for child care
- Privacy- Increased access to mental health specialists from your safe space.