Over the past few years, technology has been heavily integrated into patient care in several facets of healthcare — and mental health services are no different. Against this backdrop of growing need, telehealth — the provision of healthcare services remotely using digital technologies — has proven a useful weapon in combating it. Arbor Wellness offers an accessible and somewhat unique approach to mental health services In Las Vegas, Nevada, giving each patient a way to receive excellent care from their home.
Accessibility. One of the main benefits of telehealth is that it enables greater access. Transportation, mobility, or remote residency are just a few examples of the barriers that many people face when it comes to seeking proper mental health care. A patient can connect to a licensed therapist or counselor all the way from their homes using telehealth. Thus, clients in all over Nevada can avail this therapy without the need of travel because Arbor Wellness has included this into their practice as well. Especially helpful for those who may experience anxiety or agoraphobia and cannot travel to attend in-person sessions.
A major plus of telehealth is the flexibility. Some people have busy schedules or other commitments that make it really difficult to show up for regular appointments. Since it is done online, they are able to offer a flexible schedule for clients in most cases. This need has been effectively met by Arbor Wellness with a wide variety of appointment times where clients can come in when it is most convenient for them. The ability to schedule visits around things that make up our daily lives ultimately increases the accessibility of mental health care by making it more convenient targeting a reduction in no-shows across individuals.
Additionally, as telehealth services continue to multiply, it offers a much less stigmatized way of receiving mental health support. Without the need for in-person visits, patients can discuss their mental health insecurities with less burden of the societal expectations. Greater comfort and privacy results in better engagement and enhances the success of care journeys.
Arbor Wellness understands the long-term potential telehealth has to offer and have spent considerable resources into creating a reliable and extremely easy-to-use telehealth platform. Patients can book appointments online, communicate with mental health providers and attend therapy sessions over secure video calls. With licensed therapists and counselors ready to provide care by telehealth, the clinic delivers high-quality patient care with personalized attention just like patients have been used to getting on-site.
Telehealth has transformed the way people can now manage to get health care peace of mind. The provision of convenient and affordable help via telehealth has been a difference-maker for many of our patients at Arbor Wellness. Due to these advancements, barriers to care, social stigma, and providing users with the ability to manage their mental health and overall wellness, became possible.
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