When is a mental health crisis too severe for telehealth? Warning signs families shouldn't ignore

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial drew attention to psychiatric care received via telehealth, noting that nearly half of American adults with serious mental illness receive such treatment according to SAMHSA. Experts warn that while virtual therapy provides better access, it has limitations for severe conditions because physical signs or acute instability may not be obvious over a screen, requiring clinicians to consider an in-person assessment.