Although Parkinson’s is typically diagnosed in people over 60 years old, young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) can develop in someone who is 50 years old or even younger. A majority of the symptoms and treatments are similar for the two conditions, but there may be differences in the overall course of the disease.
In February 2020, as COVID-19 began to spread and surge across the United States, the CDC advised physicians and the public to engage in social distancing and seek care virtually via telehealth when needed. Since March 2020, the use of telehealth has risen by over 50% compared to that same time period in March 2019, and it continues to rise.
If you've never had an online psychiatry visit before, you might have some questions about how the process works. Dr. Churi, Amwell’s staff psychiatrist, shares answers and helpful information about telepsychiatry.
