Tag: dementia

What is Telepsychiatry?

What is Telepsychiatry? “Telepsychiatry” involves the use of computer-assisted devices to provide counseling and psychiatric medication management services.  Here, the client and provider will usually interface over the computer using a secure, HIPAA-compliant portal in order to “meet” virtually over the internet.   With advancements in technology, the availability and scope of Telehealth services are […]

What is Dementia?

“Dementia” describes a set of characteristic symptoms that may include memory loss and trouble with thinking, problem-solving, and/or language.  The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition refers to dementia as “Neurocognitive Disorder.”  There are actually several types of dementia based on both how the symptoms were brought about and what particular symptoms are displayed. Each […]

What is Neuropsychological Testing?

Neuropsychological testing involves the administration of standardized ability tests that help to identify changes in brain functioning that may result from various medical and neurological conditions.  The results of these neuropsychological tests are interpreted in conjunction with a thorough understanding of clients’ backgrounds and the unique behavioral and emotional issues the client might be having. […]

Telepsychiatry in Illinois is on the Rise

Telehealth in Illinois has Increased Significantly Over the past two years, the use of telehealth services has increased significantly. This is due to a variety of factors, one of which is that millennials now make up the largest part of the U.S. workforce. According to a recent survey, 40% of millennial employees said that access […]