u/MagiicFrames

So.. I'm wondering, in my country, when people are trying to talk to a psychiatrist or therapist, the standard practice is to first send a message on WhatsApp, which is basically what everyone uses. Is not that normal to just call upfront.. some people find it fine, but others don't.

I'm mostly trying to understand the common etiquette for this situation. For portals I know you can just follow the form.. I'm trying to understand it when they provide their phone on the website for example.

Do I send a message or is it weird to send a message? Do I call directly or is also not common?

Does anyone use email? In my country no one even checks email..
What do you guys think?

So.. I'm wondering, in my country, when people are trying to talk to a psychiatrist or therapist, the standard practice is to first send a message on WhatsApp, which is basically what everyone uses. Is not that normal to just call upfront.. some people find it fine, but others don't.

I'm wondering.. in the US, what is the correct way to get in touch with a psychiatrist if they provide their phone? Do I send a message or is it weird to send a message? Do I call directly or is also not common?

Does anyone use email? In my country no one even checks email..
What do you guys think?