Mental Health and the Role of Telepsychiatry: Margaret Parnell and Amy McLaughlin

Send us Fan MailWe have a problem - a big problem - and let’s face it, we’re at a point where we have to talk. Because, it’s getting personal. . .And what affects one of us, affects us all.It’s time that we have a talk about awareness of and access to mental healthcare.Rather than trying to wrap my brain cells around this subject all on my own, I needed professional advice - someone who is on the front lines, caring for our mental health every day.So, I called on the two most experienced and compassionate mental health practitioners I know,  Margaret Parnell and Amy McLaughlin, to shed some light on the status of mental health care, from their point of view, and inform me about a treatment alternative that is becoming increasingly popular: Telepsychiatry.“There’s not enough services now, and it’s about to get worse,” says Margaret. “In the next 6 years 50% of psychiatrists are set to retire. . .and there’s not enough going into psychiatry right now to replace them. . .so one of the really important things about Telepsychiatry, in general, is being able to provide services more broadly to more people.”In today’s episode, Margaret, Amy and I explore:What a healthy community looks likeHow and why they chose a profession in psychiatric servicesThe current state of mental health careNew forms of treatment that make getting the care we need affordable and accessible.Because, let’s face it - we could ALL use a little help once in a while. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Margaret or Amy, contact:   Margaret Parnell PMHNP-BCTelepsychiatric Bridge Services, LLC4300 Marsh Landing Blvd Suite 203, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Phone: 904-686-1512  Fax: 904-686-2453 www.telepsychiatricbridgeservices.comAmy McLaughlin, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BCSunpath Wellness4300 Marsh Landing Blvd Suite 203, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250904-451-7579www.sunpathwellness.comPODCAST LINKS:Leave a review! on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends!Want to share your beach story? https://thebeachspeaks.com/contactPurchase your Beach Speaks coastal essence room spray! https://sahuoils.com/meagldSupport the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/Listen and Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks