Online Psychiatry & Medication Management— From Anywhere

Yes. BetterHelp now offers psychiatry services through Uplift. BetterHelp psychiatry and medication management services provide virtual mental health care for individuals ages 18 and older who are experiencing mild to severe behavioral health symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and other conditions that may benefit from psychiatric consultation, prescriptions, and ongoing medication management. Psychiatry is an additional care option available alongside therapy and can be part of a holistic mental health care experience. Psychiatry services may include medication management when clinically appropriate. All treatment decisions are made by a licensed psychiatric provider.

Yes. BetterHelp now offers psychiatry services that may be covered by insurance through Uplift. Many Uplift providers are in-network with most major insurance carriers (for eligible members the average copay is only $20). The cost of your medication will depend on your insurance plan. We recommend speaking with your insurance to learn how much your medication will cost. Try asking about your copay, deductible, and whether they cover your prescribed medication.

Availability varies, but online psychiatry often offers shorter wait times than traditional in-person offices, making it easier to get evaluated sooner.

Through BetterHelp, you can match with a psychiatrist on Uplift in as little as 2.6 days (average time to first psychiatric appointment). This platform offers fast access to speciality care, and members can get psychiatric care within days instead of the national average of months, helping them get the care they need and return to their productive routines more quickly. Wait times vary by provider and location.

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BetterHelp now offers psychiatry services that may be covered by insurance through Uplift. Many Uplift providers are in-network with most major insurance carriers (for eligible members the average copay is only $20).

Uplift works with the following insurance providers nationwide:

• Anthem
• AmeriHealth Caritas DC
• CareFirst
• Cigna
• Florida Blue
• Medicare
• Optum
• UnitedHealthCare

Don’t see your insurance provider on the list? We also offer self-pay rates at low costs. Sign up to check insurance eligibility for medication management.

Yes. Online psychiatry allows you to connect with licensed psychiatric providers through virtual appointments, so you can receive care from home if you are located in a state where the provider is licensed, without needing to find an in-person psychiatrist nearby. BetterHelp now offers psychiatry services through Uplift allowing you to connect with an online psychiatrist near you.

*Medication availability and coverage may vary by member location, clinical appropriateness, and individual pharmacy/insurance benefits. Prescribing decisions are made by the treating clinicians. We do not guarantee that any specific medication will be prescribed or covered by a member’s insurance plan.

Care is delivered by a dedicated team of licensed psychiatrists and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs). The program is supported by a rapidly growing network who specialize in assessing behavioral health needs, prescribing medications within our defined formulary, and providing continuous medication management to ensure safe, effective treatment.

Virtual psychiatrists are licensed to practice within specific states. As long as you’re located in a state where the provider is licensed, you can receive care online — no commute required.

BetterHelp’s psychiatry and medication management connects members with providers who prescribe from a carefully curated list of effective, covered medications for common mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD (excluding controlled substances)*. If a specific medication isn’t available, providers work closely with members to identify appropriate alternatives and ensure their treatment needs are met. You can learn more about medication options through a consultation with a psychiatrist.

Virtual psychiatry provides mental health care from licensed medical providers who specialize in psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, and medication management. This care is delivered discreetly online — so you don’t need to search for "psychiatrist near me" in your local area.

Unlike therapy alone, psychiatric care may include medication management when clinically appropriate and guided by provider evaluation. All treatment decisions are tailored and based on individual clinical needs.

Online psychiatry offers many of the same services as in-person care, including evaluations and medication management, delivered through discreet video visits. The experience may differ, but both options must meet clinical standards of care.

Medication management may be part of care when clinically appropriate. Psychiatric providers evaluate your symptoms, history, and needs before making any decisions. Specific medications or prescriptions are not guaranteed.

Medication management typically includes an initial psychiatric evaluation, discussion of treatment options, and follow-up appointments to monitor effectiveness, side effects, and overall progress if medication is part of your care plan.

Psychiatric providers conduct clinical evaluations and may identify mental health conditions as part of care. All diagnoses and treatment decisions are made based on professional judgment and individual circumstances. A diagnosis depends on a full clinical evaluation.

Online psychiatry may support conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more. Treatment plans vary by individual and are determined during evaluation.

Yes. Online psychiatry is delivered by licensed psychiatric professionals and follows applicable clinical standards of care.

Yes. Some people start with therapy and later explore psychiatry or medication management. Therapy and psychiatry can also be used together as part of a combined care approach.