Behavioral Health Business January 30, 2024
Tele-behavioral health company Talkiatry is rolling out a new offering catered to the needs of the senior population.
While the company has always treated patients five and older, this new program is designed to cater to some of the unique challenges of individuals over 65.
It includes an extended initial appointment time from 60 to 75 minutes to help with onboarding and establishing rapport. It also includes performing cognitive and functional assessments.
“When it comes to our population, we know there’s a mental health crisis with kids, but there’s also a mental health crisis in lots of different populations,” Georgia Gaveras, chief medical officer and cofounder of Talkiatry, told Behavioral Health Business. “I think that when it comes to the...