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The aim is to assess how telepsychiatry improves access to mental health care and analyze its social and system implications.

Telepsychiatry as a Tool for Improving Access to Mental Health Care: Social and System Implications – A Narrative Review

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Narrative review examines telepsychiatry's impact on access to mental health care, highlighting implications for equity and policy.

The aim is to assess how telepsychiatry improves access to mental health care and analyze its social and system implications.
Synthesis of evidence from 38 peer-reviewed publications
Thematic analysis across four domains: access and equity, clinical effectiveness, implementation, and policy
Focus on systemic implications related to digital access and service organization
Telepsychiatry reduces geographic and logistical barriers to care
Improves continuity of care and expands service access, especially in rural areas
Benefits vary due to limited internet access, device availability, and socioeconomic factors
Long-term effectiveness relies on proper implementation, workforce readiness, and supportive policies

Jasiński et al. (2026) studied this question.

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