telepsychiatry

American  

[te-luh-si-kahy-uh-tree, -sahy-] / ˌtɛ lə sɪˈkaɪ ə tri, -saɪ- /

noun

1. the part of the telehealth system that uses internet and telecommunications technology, such as video calls, to provide mental health care to patients remotely.

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Other Word Forms

• telepsychiatrist
  noun

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telepsychiatry

Traditionally, telepsychiatry involves one-on-one care between a patient and psychiatrist.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2021

So too has telepsychiatry, which became ubiquitous during the pandemic, but has a long history and a solid evidence base.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2021

For more than a decade, Dr. Fortney has been trying to get telepsychiatry and telepsychology adopted in rural areas, where people have little or no access to mental health specialists.

From New York Times ● Aug. 28, 2020

“The Covid-19 outbreak is going to serve as an impetus,” said Dr. Shabana Khan, the director of telepsychiatry at NYU Langone Health.

From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2020

Communication with on-site prison staff and mental health providers is crucial in telepsychiatry, Garvey said.

From Washington Times ● May 12, 2018