The importance of managing your mental health is a key component to health and wellness. In today’s tech-savvy world, many people turn to the internet to find the help they require. As the COVID pandemic places extra stress and anxiety on our lives, statistics show that the search term ‘Psychiatrist Near Me’ is on the rise.

Given the high demand to find quality psychiatric care, Acumen Psychiatry offers telehealth as the perfect solution to find the help you need. The great thing about telehealth is that “local” to us can be as far away as Tasmania and as close as Melbourne. We have seen patients from all over Australia and love being able to provide psychiatric care to those who need it most. Telehealth offers an easy and convenient way to access quality care no matter your location.

So what can you expect when you see us?

• • You can set up an appointment with a psychiatrist at a time that is convenient for you.
  • We would typically see you via telehealth, and make efforts to bulk-bill these appointments if you are rural or regional.
  • We are experienced at helping you manage anxiety, depression, and a host of other mental health challenges.
  • We are warm and friendly and will put you at ease.
  • We have excellent communication skills and will prepare a thorough report for you and your GP.
  • Appointments last between 45 minutes to an hour and we don’t rush you.
  • We take a holistic approach when managing your care. We tend to use medications (if needed) as part of a larger treatment plan that may look at social stressors, psychological inputs and other interventions that might help.
  • Our goal is to understand the context in which you are presenting and work out a treatment plan that feels right to you.

The great thing about telepsychiatry (seeing a psychiatrist via telehealth) is that you can be seen where you are most comfortable: typically in your own home. This allows you to feel a little less anxious about the appointment, than if you were in a more clinical setting. However, if you have difficulty accessing the internet, we are also happy to see you at your doctor’s rooms, if your doctor’s practice can set you up in front of a computer.