When to Consider Telemedicine for Your Mental Health Needs

You’re not feeling yourself, and you haven’t for a while now — do you have to carve out time for a doctor’s visit? Not with telemedicine. Here’s a closer look at how it works and when it might be right for you.

More than an estimated 1 in 5 adults live with a mental health problem — that means if you don’t have a mental health issue, then you probably know someone who does.

The good news? Getting help for mental health problems has never been easier, thanks to telemedicine.

Our team of experts at Leading MDs in Goodyear, Tempe, Mesa, and Sun City, Arizona, is proud to offer telemedicine for various health issues, including mental and emotional ones.

But how do you know if it’s right for you? Keep reading!

Let’s talk about telemedicine

If you haven’t heard of telemedicine, let’s start with the basics.

Telemedicine is a healthcare service that allows patients and medical professionals to connect virtually. You only need a computer, phone, or tablet with an Internet connection to access one of our Leading MDs team members in seconds and get on-the-spot support from a specialist.

We’ve used telemedicine to diagnose and treat minor illnesses (migraines, flu, coughs, and rashes), monitor chronic diseases, and support those with mental health issues, inducing:

Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Bipolar disorder
Grief
Personality disorders
Substance use disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

During your virtual visit, we discuss your mental health symptoms as well as your personal and family medical history, lifestyle, etc.

Then, your provider creates a treatment plan that may include prescription medications, lifestyle changes, and therapy referrals. On rare occasions, you may need to visit the office for a routine blood draw or other labs.

If you’re unsure about telemedicine, consider some common reasons why our patients schedule virtual appointments.

Telemedicine saves time

You’ve got to pick up kids from school, mail a package, run to the grocery store, and about 100 other must-do items. There’s often not enough room in your schedule for a round-trip drive to the doctor’s office.

With telemedicine, you can see a medical professional when convenient, without wasting time in the car or a waiting room.

Telemedicine brings the doctor to you

Telemedicine is a great option for our patients who don’t have transportation or rely on public transportation to get around. You can connect with a doctor wherever and whenever.

Telemedicine is more private

Even if you have room in your schedule and a car to get to our office, sometimes it’s simply easier to talk about mental health problems in the comfort of your own home.

Diagnosing and treating your mental health starts with openness and honesty, so we want to speak with you in a setting that helps you feel most comfortable.

Telemedicine is one of the best things to happen to the mental health world, and we encourage all our patients to take full advantage.

When you’re ready to take the next step in your health journey, call Leading MDs or request an appointment online.