#teletherapy Tag

05 Jun

Posted at 17:44h in Mental Health Research, Telemedicine
[caption id="attachment_74100" align="aligncenter" width="500"]telemental-health-pexels.jpg Pexels[/caption] Editor's note: This piece discusses mental health issues. If you have experienced suicidal thoughts or have lost someone to suicide and want to seek help, you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting "START" to 741-741 or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. In life-threatening situations, call 911. Online therapy has moved from a niche convenience to a mainstream model of mental health care. What began as a workaround during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a permanent fixture of how millions of people access support for anxiety, depression, and other conditions. But as virtual care becomes the default for many, a fair question follows: does therapy delivered through a screen actually work as well as sitting in a clinician's office? A growing body of research suggests the answer, for most people and most common conditions, is yes.

23 May

Posted at 19:37h in AI and HealthCare, Mental Health Research
[caption id="attachment_73932" align="aligncenter" width="500"]AI in Mental Health pexels Photo by cottonbro studio[/caption] Editor's note: This piece discusses mental health issues. If you have experienced suicidal thoughts or have lost someone to suicide and want to seek help, you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting "START" to 741-741 or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care is growing, providing novel solutions to the diagnosis, tracking, and management of mental health conditions. AI has great potential to increase the efficiency and accessibility of mental health care, from chatbots that offer emotional support to tools that identify early indicators of depression and anxiety. But these advantages also come with significant risks and ethical issues such as emotional safety, accuracy, and privacy. The possibilities and difficulties of AI in mental health are examined in this article, emphasising the necessity of its ethical and responsible application.

09 Aug

Posted at 10:40h in Mental Health Research
[caption id="attachment_62805" align="aligncenter" width="800"]counselling-research_pexels-cottonbro-4101143 Image Source[/caption] Counseling stands as a pivotal element in the sphere of mental health and personal development. Its impact stretches far beyond the confines of therapy rooms, influencing numerous aspects of everyday life and societal well-being. At the heart of effective counseling lies a strong commitment to research, which serves as the backbone for developing, refining, and validating therapeutic methods. Research ensures that counseling practices are not just based on theoretical knowledge or subjective experience but are grounded in scientifically proven techniques that offer real benefits to clients. In this blog, we will share insights into how research enriches the counseling profession, enhancing outcomes for both counselors and their clients.