Telehealth for psychiatry and mental healthcare can improve access and patient outcomes

Use of telepsychiatry increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in greater access and the potential for improved care, although barriers to wider adoption remain.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the use of telepsychiatry, resulting in greater accessibility and a potential for improved care. However, barriers to wider adoption still remain.