Clinical effectiveness of telepsychiatry.
| Diagnostic group | Telepsychiatry intervention | Effectiveness findings | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression and anxiety disorders | Individual therapy, medication management | Comparable outcomes to face-to-face; improvement in HAM-D and BDI scores | [25, 26] |
| Bipolar disorder | Monitoring of mood symptoms, behavioral therapy | Improved mood stability and reduced suicidal behavior | [28, 29] |
| Schizophrenia | Medication management, adherence support | Improved treatment adherence, reduced positive symptoms, and ER visits | [30–32] |
| Autism spectrum disorder | Parent-guided remote assessments | High parental satisfaction, useful for patients with face-to-face interaction difficulties | [33] |
| ADHD | Parental involvement in sessions | Reduced disruptive behaviors; high satisfaction among families | [34] |
| Substance use disorders | Remote motivational interviewing and relapse prevention | Comparable adherence and relapse rates; more effective when combined with in-person care | [6, 35, 36] |
ADHD: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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