Telemental health is the use of telecommunications or videoconferencing technology to provide mental health services. It is sometimes referred to as telepsychiatry or telepsychology.
In this episode. I delve into the world of telemental health, exploring its benefits and sharing practical tips to ensure your telehealth visits are successful and fulfilling.
From building trust with your provider to ensuring privacy and safety during your sessions, these tips will empower you to make the most of your telehealth experience.
Topics include:
The history and evolution of telehealth, from transmitting heart rhythms over the telephone in the early 1900s to the surge in telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic
The statistics demonstrating that women are more likely to seek mental health care.
How telehealth can address the mental health crisis and provide access to specialized professionals, even in underserved areas
My seven essential tips to ensure your telemental health visits are safe, effective, and comfortable.
[00:00:22] Tele-mental health benefits.
[00:04:29] Telehealth benefits for women.
[00:09:24] Finding a mental health professional.
[00:15:37] Establishing privacy and safety.
[00:19:04] Privacy during telehealth visits.
In the next episode, we will delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence in mental health.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
7 telehealth trends that physicians should know | American Medical Association
American Psychological Association
Milman Report: Access Report | Inseparable
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