How do I see a psychiatrist online and get medication prescribed?

Getting Online Psychiatric Care

Here are some reliable options:

Dedicated Telehealth Psychiatry Platforms

• Talkiatry - Accepts most major insurance, connects you with board-certified psychiatrists, good for ongoing medication management
• Cerebral - Specializes in anxiety, depression, and ADHD; subscription-based model
• Done - Focuses specifically on ADHD evaluation and treatment
• Brightside - Good for depression and anxiety, combines therapy and medication
• Teladoc - Large established platform that accepts many insurance plans

General Telehealth with Psychiatry

• MDLive - Broad network, accepts many insurers
• Sesame - Good for uninsured patients, transparent pricing

How the Process Typically Works

1. Sign up and complete an intake questionnaire
2. Schedule a video appointment with a psychiatrist
3. The psychiatrist evaluates you and discusses symptoms
4. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy if appropriate

Things to Know

• Controlled substances (like some ADHD medications) have additional regulations and may require in-person visits depending on your state
• Check whether the platform accepts your insurance before signing up
• Initial appointments are usually 45-60 minutes

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