If you have limitations that keep you from getting to appointments in person the help you need is still available. At Modern Mental Health, our staff have been conducting telepsychiatry appointments for several years – well before the COVID-19 pandemic began– and are comfortable and skilled at using the technology. Get the psychiatric care you need even if you cannot make in-office visits. Call the downtown Chicago office to set up the platform or use the online tool to request assistance.

What is telepsychiatry?

Telepsychiatry uses secure electronic communication to deliver essential mental health care. Visits are conducted in real-time, so it’s just like being in the office with your provider.
We can evaluate your mental health via telepsychiatry as well as answer any questions you have. Treatments, such as counseling, behavior modification and medication management also happen during these remote visits.

Am I a candidate for telepsychiatry?

If you’re hesitant to come to the office for an in-person session, you’re eligible for telepsychiatry. You may be concerned about exposing yourself to other people, particularly due to COVID-19. If you’re under quarantine, telepsychiatry also prevents interruptions in your mental health care.

You may have scheduling issues that make it difficult for you to attend in-person appointments due to responsibilities at home, work or school. Telepsychiatry ensures you are able take care of yourself while maintaining the other important roles in your life.

Those who can’t arrange travel to the office benefit from remote visits. And, if your mental health makes visiting the office difficult, telepsychiatry is a welcome option.

Is telepsychiatry as beneficial as in-person mental health care?

Telepsychiatry is comparable to in-person care. You can look forward to receiving the same quality care from our staff as you would while visiting the office. With telepsychiatry, you also get the convenience, privacy, and safety of a remote appointment.

You may even feel more at ease while sharing your thoughts and symptoms because you’re in the privacy of your own space and not in a clinical setting.
Telepsychiatry requires no travel and thus saves time. It makes mental health care more available, so you’re more likely to get the care you need.

Is it difficult to set up telepsychiatry appointments?

All platforms used with telepsychiatry are encrypted to ensure your privacy. Patients find the appointments easy to navigate and the technology readily accessible. Modern Mental Health has an established telepsychiatry system that’s been in place for many years. To get started with telepsychiatry, just call the downtown office or request help using this website.