• Convenience
• Accessibility to healthcare (especially for people with limited access to transportation)
• Support for those who are managing a condition
• Better coordination of healthcare services
• Comfort and safety of staying at home (keeping in line with social distancing)
• You don’t run the risk of running into somebody you know, which can allow for greater privacy
• Communication can be less intimidating online, especially for younger people
• You aren’t limited by geography when choosing a doctor or therapist

While anyone can enjoy the benefits of telehealth, there are certain groups of people who should especially take advantage of telehealth services. These groups of people include:

• Those with limited access to healthcare. This could be due to illness, physical disability, geography, or restricted access to transportation.
• Those with other pressing responsibilities. This could include school, work, or child care.
• Those with restrictions due to mental health.

Another study found that telehealth for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for both anxiety and depression disorders. CBT is when negative thought patterns are identified and addressed during therapy. This reinforces that telemental health and behavioral health care is effective via telehealth services.

Telehealth consultations were found to result in better clinical outcomes for wound care, some chronic conditions, and psychiatry. Standard health care services, as well as psychiatric care, can benefit from HIPAA compliant telehealth services.

SUN Behavioral Columbus has multiple telehealth solutions for whatever circumstance you’re going through.

Our admissions process starts with a free, virtual consultation with an admissions specialist to determine what course of mental health care treatment would be best for you.

To set up a free consultation to get the help you need:

• Fill out a telehealth consultation form easily on our website.
• Request a date and time for your consultation and describe your situation. An email confirmation will verify that we got your request.
• Wait for our call from us to confirm your appointment shortly after we receive your information.
• A SUN specialist will reach out to you at the time of your appointment for a video chat and consultation.

We also offer telehealth outpatient services. Once your needs are established during your consultation, your course of treatment will be determined on an individual basis. Some of our outpatient programs can be done virtually. These include:

1. Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): includes up to six hours of programming a day, five days a week. This allows you to have a structured program, usually after inpatient care, while staying at home. Groups focus on CBT, coping skills, and Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). WRAP helps you understand wellness techniques and prevent relapse.
2. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): IOPs require three hours of clinical programming for 3-5 days a week. IOPs usually follow PHP. IOPs include a daily process group, cognitive therapy, and WRAP.

It’s important to note that group topics will differ based on the participant’s needs. You can expect facilitated breaks during the day. The programs might include psychotherapy, medication management, nursing education, activity therapy and academics (if in school).

SUN specialists can help fill out FMLA paperwork and accommodate patient employee assistance programs (EAPs).

After the outpatient program, aftercare will be established to continue therapy and medication management.