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Published in: Current Psychiatry Reports 5/2021

01-05-2021 | Care | Psychiatry in the Digital Age (J Shore, Section Editor)

Telemental Health and the Management of Psychosis

Authors: Amy L. Donahue, Jennifer Rodriguez, Jay H. Shore

Published in: Current Psychiatry Reports | Issue 5/2021

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this paper is to review the application of telehealth in the assessment and treatment of psychotic illnesses. We present the contextual factors which make this approach to clinical care compelling, and review existing evidence about feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness.

Recent Findings

The use of telehealth with individuals that suffer from serious mental illness and psychosis has been demonstrated to be feasible and acceptable, with effectiveness that is comparable to in-person clinical care. Telehealth holds the additional promises of expanding access, connecting patients, families, and the general public to behavioral health resources, and reducing overall health care costs.

Summary

We provide two case examples which demonstrate the successful use of technology for the delivery and coordination of effective patient care for individuals with psychotic illnesses.
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Metadata
Title
Telemental Health and the Management of Psychosis
Authors
Amy L. Donahue
Jennifer Rodriguez
Jay H. Shore
Publication date
01-05-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Keywords
Care
Telemedicine
Published in
Current Psychiatry Reports / Issue 5/2021
Print ISSN: 1523-3812
Electronic ISSN: 1535-1645
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-021-01242-y

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