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09/02/2026

In an office, an angry patient cannot disappear with one click. In telepsychiatry, they can.

If a patient escalates and shuts off the video, the clinician may not know what happens next — where the patient goes, what they do, or whether the situation is getting worse after the appointment abruptly ends.

That is why Dr. Edward Kaftarian says telepsychiatrists have to catch escalation early. In this clip, he shares the telltale signs that a patient is starting to escalate before the visit spirals.

Listen to the full episode below for the best ways to de-escalate angry patients in telepsychiatry.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-telepsychiatry-advantage/id1893377031

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sk8JaIhTzOQe9qlAQQPid?si=0b6fd812955c46f9

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

09/01/2026

Never tell an angry patient to “calm down” — especially in telepsychiatry. Those two words almost always have the opposite effect and just makes patients more angry.

In the latest episode of The Telepsychiatry Advantage, Dr. Edward Kaftarian talks about de-escalating patients over a screen. Drawing on decades of experience, he explains the signs that someone is starting to escalate and how to bring the temperature down without saying the one phrase that usually makes things worse.

Listen to the full episode below:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-telepsychiatry-advantage/id1893377031

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sk8JaIhTzOQe9qlAQQPid?si=0b6fd812955c46f9

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

08/28/2026

It is easy to assume a remote screen makes treating patients with psychosis harder.

But sometimes the in-person appointment creates the bigger barrier for patients: the long commute, the traffic, the waiting room, the unfamiliar environment, and the pressure of sitting face-to-face in an office.

For many patients, telepsychiatry may actually be the lower bar. In this clip from a recent episode of The Telepsychiatry Advantage, Dr. Edward Kaftarian explains why clinicians should be careful before assuming in-person care is always the easier or better option. Listen to the full episode below!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-telepsychiatry-advantage/id1893377031

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sk8JaIhTzOQe9qlAQQPid?si=0b6fd812955c46f9

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

08/27/2026

It is often thought that telepsychiatry just isn’t ideal for patients suffering from psychosis.

But the American Psychiatric Association has consistently supported telepsychiatry as a valuable tool for patients with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia and psychosis.

In a recent episode of The Telepsychiatry Advantage, Dr. Edward Kaftarian explains why telepsychiatry may work better for these patients than many clinicians wrongly assume. Listen below!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-telepsychiatry-advantage/id1893377031

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sk8JaIhTzOQe9qlAQQPid?si=0b6fd812955c46f9

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

08/26/2026

If you’re a psychiatrist looking to join a new organization, there are a lot of factors to consider: pay, leadership, support.

But one important factor often gets overlooked: how long has the company actually been around?

New companies can make big promises. The real question is whether they have enough experience to handle the problems that regularly come up for clinicians.

Dr. Edward Kaftarian explains why longevity matters when choosing a telepsychiatry company. To hear the full episode on what to look for before joining a new organization, check out The Telepsychiatry Advantage below!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-telepsychiatry-advantage/id1893377031

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sk8JaIhTzOQe9qlAQQPid?si=0b6fd812955c46f9

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

08/17/2026

If you’re a clinician looking to join a new organization, don’t overlook the size of the company when making a decision.

Too big, and you can feel like just another number. Too small, and the support, resources, and safeguards may not be there when you need them.

Dr. Edward Kaftarian recommends looking for a medium-sized organization — one with enough structure to support you, but still personal enough to make you feel like you matter.

It’s one of several things he says clinicians should consider before choosing a telepsychiatry company to join. Listen to The Telepsychiatry Advantage for his full list of do’s and don’ts when deciding.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-telepsychiatry-advantage/id1893377031

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sk8JaIhTzOQe9qlAQQPid?si=0b6fd812955c46f9

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

07/24/2026

Patients do not just respond to expertise. They respond to the person delivering it.

When they feel comfortable with the clinician on the other side of the screen, they are more likely to open up, listen, follow through, and trust the care plan.

That is why likability is practically a must-have trait in telepsychiatry. And it does not stop with just the patient. Likability also matters with the staff, nurses, telepresenters, and teams helping make the appointment work.

Dr. Edward Kaftarian breaks down the traits best-in-class telepsychiatrists all share on the latest episode of The Telepsychiatry Advantage. Listen below!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-telepsychiatry-advantage/id1893377031

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sk8JaIhTzOQe9qlAQQPid?si=0b6fd812955c46f9

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

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