One of the most wide-reaching side effects of COVID-19 has beenits impact on mental health.
Heres what you’re gonna wanna know.
What is teletherapy?
Teletherapyalso calledtelepsychology, telehealth or telemedicineinvolves speaking with a licensed mental health professional remotely.
Right now, most teletherapy is done via video chat.Dr.
They have also seen the total number of users double year-over-year since mid-March.
Is teletherapy effective?
In short, yes.
A strong relationship between the therapist and client will likely lead to better overall treatment outcomes.
The advantages of teletherapy
After practicing psychology for 45 years,Dr.
Fortunately, telemedicine is available and easy to access, which may not be widely known or understood.
Another major advantage of teletherapy is the amount of time it saves.
Its really important to understand peoples values and their culture, she says.
There is actually a stronger bond and connection as you have each others undivided attention, he says.
Everyone I have worked with has said they were amazed at how connected they felt.
that can be easily missed, Miller says.
Lastly, as Miller points out, there can be logistical issues.
