You’ve probably heard about telemedicine, or telehealth, the process of providing medical health care from a distance, often using videoconferencing on an electronic device such as a computer, smartphone, smart watch, or other mobile technology. But did you know that you can receive mental health services via telecommunication, as well? Telepsychiatry is a subset of
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Coping With a Mental Health Diagnosis
If you or a loved one has received a diagnosis of mental illness, you may experience a range of emotions. On the one hand, you may be relieved to know that your problem has been identified. On the other hand, however, you may feel angry, fearful, ashamed, sad, or in denial. Such emotions are understandable.
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According to research provided by the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 40 million adults in the United States are affected by anxiety, and millions more are afflicted with depression-related disorders. Overall, it is believed that 18 percent of all adults have some form of mental illness. Much of the widespread consternation can be attributed to
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