Telepsychiatry Care Expanded Through Talkiatry and Magellan Health |

Talkiatry has announced a partnership with Magellan Health, Inc. to expand telepsychiatry services throughout California.

People who experience depression are almost twice as likely to utilize telehealth services compared to those who are not depressed. Virtual care can eliminate psychological, cultural, and linguistic barriers to treatment while saving patients time and money. This is particularly relevant for residents of rural Californian counties like Shasta, Lake, and Humboldt, where the suicide rates are more than double the state’s average. By bridging the gap in healthcare access, telepsychiatry care holds the potential to provide much-needed support to many underserved Californians.

“This collaboration gives millions of Californians struggling to access psychiatric care a pathway toward quality treatment,” said Robert Krayn, CEO and co-founder, Talkiatry. “Our psychiatrists will enhance Magellan’s comprehensive suite of behavioral health services, ensuring that every member, regardless of income, age, ethnicity, or zip code, receives the most effective and compassionate care possible.”

With its personalized, high-quality mental health services that combine the convenience of digital platforms with the empathy of one-on-one care, Talkiatry’s 300+ full-time, licensed psychiatrists treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. Available in 43 states, Talkiatry covers more than 70% of commercial lives in the US through partnerships with 60+ insurance providers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Humana.

“We are pleased to expand our behavioral health services to include Talkiatry. This important addition will bring telepsychiatry services to members in California,” said Chris Daher, vice president, network development and provider relations, Magellan Health. “We are dedicated to improving health through the use of technology and increasing access to skilled behavioral health clinicians through telehealth that will help to improve members’ overall wellbeing.”

To learn more about Talkiatry telepsychiatry care services, visit the website here.