People who have mental health disorders often find that attending in-person appointments poses a considerable challenge. At Bright Horizons Psychiatry in North Bethesda, Maryland, Amir Etesam, MD, and his team solve this problem by offering telehealth services. You can benefit from convenient appointments for many mental health needs, including medication management. Call Bright Horizons Psychiatry or request an appointment online today to learn more about telehealth and take advantage of its benefits.

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What is telehealth?

Telehealth, also called telemedicine, uses modern technology and internet capability to provide patients with remote appointments. Rather than seeing your Bright Horizons Psychiatry provider at their office, you speak to them from somewhere convenient, like your home or office, using a secure video link.

Many primary and specialized care medical practices now offer telehealth services, but it’s particularly beneficial for people with mental health problems. When you have depression, anxiety, or another psychiatric disorder, it’s often hard to find the motivation or will to visit your doctor.

You may struggle with everyday responsibilities and lack the energy to care for yourself. Or you may be so low that you can’t leave home. With telehealth, you can benefit from therapy and medication without leaving your safe place.

What conditions can telehealth treat?

Bright Horizons Psychiatry offers telehealth services to adults suffering from numerous mental health disorders, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

You can expect the same expert, compassionate care using telehealth that you’d receive at an in-person consultation.

What services are available via telehealth?

You can benefit from several key services via telehealth, including:

Psychiatric evaluations

The Bright Horizons Psychiatry team can complete your initial psychiatric evaluation, reviewing your medical and mental health history, symptoms, challenges, and goals.

They may perform various psychological tests to understand your condition better and confirm or exclude a diagnosis. They can refer you if they feel you’d benefit from blood tests or a physical exam.

Medication management

Psychiatric medications also play an essential role in treating mental health conditions. Your provider can monitor and, where necessary, change your medication and send out electronic prescription refills.

Some of the services Bright Horizons Psychiatry offers for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders aren’t available via telehealth. You would need to visit the office for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and Spravato® esketamine nasal spray treatments.

Call Bright Horizons Psychiatry today to arrange your telehealth appointment or book using the online form.