Gen Z and Telehealth
The Pew Research Center defines members of Gen Z as anyone born between 1997 and 2012, making the average age for the second-youngest generation between 13 and 28 years old. Because Gen Z grew up with the internet as part of their daily lives, these young people are often referred to as “digital natives” who [...]
Best Practices for Virtual Therapy Sessions
Telehealth has helped connect countless individuals with mental health services. While virtual therapy is convenient and accessible for many patients, providers should consider that some people may be apprehensive due to limited experience with technology, concerns around confidentiality, or the lack of the personal connection that in-person sessions can provide. For Mental Health Awareness Month, [...]
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Best Practices for Creating a Safe Space in a Virtual Therapy Session
In today’s digital age, virtual therapy has become an essential tool for providing mental health support. While it offers convenience and accessibility, it also presents unique challenges in creating the same level of emotional safety and connection as in-person sessions. For mental health providers, ensuring that patients feel secure, supported, and understood in a virtual [...]
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Equity in Your Practice
Tips and Resources:
- HRSA: Introduction to Telehealth for Behavioral Health Care
- SAMHSA Resource Guide: Telehealth for the Treatment of Serious Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Telehealth
- Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center: Telehealth Clinical and Technical Considerations for Mental Health Providers
- HRSA: Best Practices for Improving Patient-Provider Communication
- Tech Target: Patient-Provider Communication Tips for Humanized Telehealth Visits
- Trauma Research Foundation: Strategies for Effective Telehealth Care
- HRSA: Telehealth for Substance Use Disorder
- Virginia Telemental Health Initiative
