Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	118712
Country	United States

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Evidence-Based Medicine
Article Title	Bridging the gap: Virtual psychiatric transition of care from acute to outpatient settings
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jason Roberge, Nicole Blair, Alyssa Hajjar, John Waller and Oleg V Tcheremissine
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Corresponding Author	Jason Roberge, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Atrium Health, 501 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211, United States. jason.roberge@advocatehealth.org
Key Words	Virtual psychiatric transition of care; Virtual care; Behavioral health; Telepsychiatry; Post-discharge support; Care coordination, Mental health services
Core Tip	A virtual care program has the potential to strengthen post discharge support for individuals living with mental illness by expanding access to timely care, reducing the risk of suicide, and decreasing dependence on high-cost acute services. Through structured follow-up and coordinated communication, the virtual psychiatric transition of care program helps patients successfully engage with outpatient providers, promoting sustained recovery, continuity of treatment, and long-term psychological well-being.
Citation	Roberge J, Blair N, Hajjar A, Waller J, Tcheremissine OV. Bridging the gap: Virtual psychiatric transition of care from acute to outpatient settings. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-09 07:34
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-09 07:34
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-12 07:49
Return for Revision	2026-02-12 07:49
Revised	2026-02-26 18:51
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-23 02:46
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-23 09:16
Articles in Press	2026-03-23 09:16
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ISSN	2220-3206 (online)
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