Getting the Most Out of Your Telehealth Psychiatric Appointment

Getting the Most Out of Your Telehealth Psychiatric Appointment

Telehealth has made psychiatric care available to people who previously had no access — whether due to distance, mobility, childcare, or the anxiety of sitting in a waiting room. Research shows telehealth psychiatric appointments are as effective as in-person visits for most conditions.

Set Up a Private Space

Your provider can’t keep what you share confidential if others can hear it. Find a room where you can close a door. If that’s not possible, a parked car works well. Headphones help with both privacy and audio quality.

Test Your Tech Beforehand

Log into your provider’s telehealth link 5 minutes before your appointment to check your camera and microphone. At DLH, each provider has their own telehealth link on their provider card.

Come Prepared With a Medication List

Write out every medication and supplement you take, including doses. Also note any side effects you’ve noticed since your last visit.

Write Down Your Questions

Having questions written down ensures you cover what matters most before time is up. Don’t save your most important concern for the last minute.

Be Honest About What’s Not Working

If a medication isn’t helping, if you stopped taking it, if something in your life has changed — that information matters. Your provider can only adjust your care based on what you share.

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