{"id":118633,"date":"2020-04-16T11:00:02","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T10:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/?p=118633"},"modified":"2023-03-07T16:16:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T16:16:00","slug":"online-psychiatry-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/online-psychiatry-does-it-work.htm","title":{"rendered":"Online Psychiatry &#8211; What&#8217;s it Like, and Does it Really Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_118636\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118636\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-118636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/3162995853_a4fcdd654d-400x294.jpg\" alt=\"online psychiatrist\" width=\"400\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/3162995853_a4fcdd654d-400x294.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/3162995853_a4fcdd654d.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-118636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">By: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/andertoons-cartoons\/3162995853\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" \">Mark Anderson<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #333399;\">by Andrea M. Darcy<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Worried about your emotional and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/what-is-mental-health.htm\">mental health<\/a>? Think you might have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/a-personality-disorder-diagnosis-helpful-or-a-trap.htm\">diagnosable condition<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/personality-disorder-a-help-guide.htm\">personality disorder<\/a>? But unable to get to an office? Online psychiatry is on the rise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What is an online psychiatrist?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s important to note that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/psychiatrists-london.htm\">a psychiatrist, here in the UK<\/a> at least,<strong>\u00a0is the only mental health care professional who can properly diagnose a mental health disorder and legally prescribe medication<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>This is because they are first a qualified medical doctor<\/strong> (they go to medical school, then they decide to specialise in psychiatry and do further years of training).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Why would I see a psychiatrist online?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">During the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/pandemic-mental-health-issues.htm\">pandemic<\/a>, online psychiatry was on the rise due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/surviving-lockdown-coronavirus.htm\">social lockdown<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Online psychiatry might be for you if you:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>live far from a practicing psychiatrist<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">have<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/mindful-parenting.htm\"> children<\/a> it\u2019s difficult to find care for <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">are taking care of an elderly relative or disabled family member<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">travel so much you can\u2019t guarantee you are always in the city of your practitioner<\/span><\/li>\n<li>prefer the discreteness of seeing a practitioner over the web<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/injury-and-depression.htm\">have a physical health condition<\/a> that makes leaving the house hard<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/pandemic-mental-health-issues.htm\">mental health condition<\/a> that makes going out a challenge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/how-to-know-if-you-are-depressed.htm\">Major depressive disorder<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/what-is-social-anxiety-disorder.htm\">social anxiety<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd.htm\">obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD),<\/a>\u00a0for example, can all mean leaving the house can be complicated and overwhelming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Can an online psychiatrist ever really be as good as seeing someone in person?<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_118634\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118634\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-118634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/11193750855_b4aa4df731-1-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"online psychiatry\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/11193750855_b4aa4df731-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/11193750855_b4aa4df731-1-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/11193750855_b4aa4df731-1.jpg 499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-118634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">By: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ineedair\/11193750855\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" \">Philippe Put<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>According to research, yes.\u00a0 <\/b>In <a href=\"https:\/\/ajp.psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.ajp.161.8.1471\">a study on 119 depressed veterans<\/a> who were randomly assigned to telepsychiatry or in-person treatment, outcomes were comparable. The veterans were also equally satisfied with their treatment, regardless if they did sessions using technology or in person.<\/p>\n<p>And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4582305\/\">research in 2015 on video conferencing-based telepsychiatry<\/a> found it in general the equivalent of in-person psychiatry, barring in the case of elderly patients.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What can online psychiatry help with?<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #800080;\">Not all issues are best dealt with via online psychiatrist appointments, however. And each psychiatrist might have a preference with what they will and won\u2019t assess over the internet. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/learning-disabilities-vs-learning-difficulties.htm\">Learning difficulties<\/a>, for example, can require many tests that are best done in person, as can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/what-is-autism-spectrum-disorder.htm\">autism spectrum disorder (ASD)<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How do online psychiatry appointments work?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>In many ways, it is the same as a regular, in-person<\/strong> psychiatry session. You show up on time, your psychiatrist welcomes you, and you start to talk.\u00a0 At the end you agree on your next appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">But there are<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s1\"> quite a few differences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How is an online psychiatry session different than an in-person one? <\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>With an online session, there might be times you <\/strong>arrive just in the nick of time. And it\u2019s fine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>With an online session, this isn\u2019t recommended. It\u2019s essential to<\/strong> be at your computer at least a few minutes in advance, simply as there are more variables and you need leeway to troubleshoot. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>This could look like a<\/strong> low battery and needing to find the power cable, a login issue, a modem that needs restarting, or a sound issue. It might be that you need more lighting. So yes, troubleshooting your technology and setup each time is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>And you need to make sure you have privacy and quiet.<\/strong> There is no point doing a session if there is someone who can overhear you and you can&#8217;t\u00a0 be honest enough for the session to be valuable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Even during your session you need to stay aware that you are<\/strong> speaking clearly, aren\u2019t obstructing your microphone, and are staying in frame where your psychiatrist can see you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">So to summarise:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">make sure you have privacy and quiet for the duration of your session<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">arrive a few minutes in advance in case there are technology issues <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">but also ensure your technology is working in advance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">be sure you understand the login process<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">know the software you are using to connect on <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">have enough lighting your psychiatrist can see you<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">frame yourself so your head and shoulders are visible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Can an online psychiatrist prescribe meds? <\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_118635\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118635\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-118635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/6556949031_fc30e025eb-400x268.jpg\" alt=\"online psychiatry\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/6556949031_fc30e025eb-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/6556949031_fc30e025eb.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/wp-content\/uploads\/6556949031_fc30e025eb-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-118635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">By: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/thejavorac\/6556949031\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" \">The Javorac<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Yes, an online psychiatrist can prescribe medication.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> If you<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/online-psychiatry.htm\"> booked your psychiatrist privately<\/a>, they might be affiliated with a pharmacy where you can pick your meds up or have them mailed to you. If you are able to get your medication through the NHS, other arrangements can of course be made. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But do I really need to see a psychiatrist?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>If you feel your mental health is at the point you need medication, or that you have a disorder<\/strong> such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/personality-disorder-counselling-london.htm\">personality disorder<\/a>, then a psychiatrist would be a good choice. Again, they are the only practitioners in the mental health field who can properly diagnose and prescribe meds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>But they do tend to be more expensive than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/\">psychotherapists<\/a>, and have longer waiting lists and therefore wait times.<\/strong> So if you aren\u2019t sure if you need medication, or if you are suffering something like typical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/anxiety-vs-depression.htm\">anxiety or depression<\/a> and don\u2019t think you have further issues? It might be an idea to see a psychotherapist first. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>A psychotherapist or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling-psychologist-london.htm\">counselling psychologist<\/a> can work with you for a few sessions to get to<\/strong> the root of your issues. And if they think you would benefit from medication or a full diagnosis, they can refer you on to a psychiatrist.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Ready to try online psychiatry? Our renowned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/online-psychiatry.htm\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">London-based psychiatrists<\/span> <\/a>are now taking online bookings.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Still have a question about online psychiatry? Ask below.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Andrea M. Darcy Worried about your emotional and mental health? Think you might have a diagnosable condition or personality disorder? But unable to get to an office? Online psychiatry is on the rise.\u00a0 What is an online psychiatrist? 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