Mission Connection, a licensed mental health center that operates in Washington, Virginia, and California, has released a new guide on online psychiatric evaluations.
-- The latest guide was released as part of Mission Connection’s ongoing campaign to improve mental health awareness and access to essential therapeutic services for individuals struggling with a mental disorder. In the guide, the treatment center’s experts describe the process of psychiatric evaluations and how to book an online telehealth appointment.
For more information, please visit https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/mental-health/telehealth/online-psychiatric-evaluations/
Psychiatric evaluations refer to a number of screening tools that are used by professionals to assess an individual’s mental health, personality, behavior, and cognitive abilities. These evaluations are instrumental in determining the type and intensity of care that an individual may need to manage any mental health or behavioral challenges they are facing. Mission Connection says that psychiatric evaluations are also ideal for diagnosing clinical disorders, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
Although staffing shortages and longer wait times limit access to timely interventions, individuals in need of mental health services can book psychiatric evaluations online. Mission Connection’s guide says that the benefits to this are twofold: online evaluations eliminate potential commute times and costs associated with travel; research has also shown that they are as accurate as in-person evaluations, providing the same level of care to patients while significantly improving accessibility.
Individuals who want to book an online psychiatric assessment are advised to find a mental health professional that is licensed to practice in their state. This will be followed by a preliminary appointment, usually over the phone or video, where the provider will ask the patient about their daily life and family history; observe moods, energy, and thought patterns; have the patient complete questionnaires on symptoms and attention problems; and evaluate the probability of self-harm and other risks. Once the psychiatrist has determined what kind of treatment is required, the patient will be referred to the appropriate treatment program.
Costs will vary based on location, but Mission Connection’s guide notes that most insurance plans will cover psychiatric evaluations offered via telehealth. Mental health providers may also offer sliding scale fees or payment plans, which is why Mission Connection encourages patients to inquire about their options, especially if they do not have coverage.
More information is available at https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Nathan Di Tomaso
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Organization: Mission Connection
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. , San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, United States
Website: https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
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