Depression is a common but quite serious condition. It can leave people in sadness and darkness for a long period. Not only can it affect your mental health, but your physical health can also deteriorate when you are suffering from depression. There have been a lot of cases where people have even committed suicide after […]
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Telepsychiatry Lowers rate of Hospital Admissions
Patients with psychiatric symptoms who received care in the emergency department (ED) were discharged home, rather than transferred to a psychiatric facility, more often when the North Carolina Statewide Telepsychiatry Program was available, according to a study published online in the journal Psychiatric Services. “The number of patients seeking treatment in emergency departments for mental health […]
Telepsychiatry is rated highly for depression
Telepsychiatry for the treatment of depression offers equal or better patient satisfaction and symptom relief compared with face-to-face interventions, according to a systematic review published online in Community Mental Health Journal. “In all of the studies noted, satisfaction (when measured) was either equivalent to face-to-face or significantly higher for all of the groups that included televideo […]
Why find a psychiatrist?
If you are struggling with your mental health, it may be time to seek help. Asking for support is not a sign of weakness – it’s one of the best ways to help yourself. If you’ve seen your regular practitioner or a psychologist, it may be time to seek further help. A psychiatrist can help […]
Ansiedad y Mas
Today we have an article for our Spanish speakers. La ansiedad es una es un tema bastante amplio que vale la pena investigar mucho más y sobre todo en estos tiempos, ésta misma nos lleva a varios trastornos de diferentes maneras, los psicólogos y psiquiatras han creado categorías para cada uno de los diversos tipos de […]