Abstract:NICK LOWNDES/SCIENCE SOURCE T he need for mental health services has never been greater. Unfortunately, many patients have limited access to psychiatric treatment, especially those who live in rural areas. Telepsychiatrythe delivery of psychiatric services through telecommunications technology, usually video conferencing-may help address this problem. Even before the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, telepsychiatry was becoming increasingly common. A survey of US mental health faciliti… Show more
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