Five Benefits of Telemental Health Services
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Expands Access Expands Access
Telemental health counseling puts mental health services within the reach of men, women, and children who live in rural or remote areas where counselors may be scarce. Some states, like Alaska, have lifted geographic limitations, allowing mental health providers from other states to practice telemedicine within its borders.1 Telemental health practitioners also can provide services in correctional settings when the patient and clinician cannot be together.
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Saves Time
With clinical mental health counselors now serving clients over long distances through videoconferencing, travel time can involve just the seconds it takes to walk to one’s laptop. This innovative counseling model eliminates a client’s need for transportation and any travelrelated costs. Telemental health services also can make it easier for patients to work appointments into their schedules without having to take time off from work.
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Upholds Client Privacy and Improves Comfort Another reason less than half the individuals suffering from mental health illnesses might not seek treatment is due to the stigma surrounding mental health. It can be assumed that many people might fear being seen entering or leaving their therapist’s office. With telemental health providers, however, the need to visit a physical office location is eliminated. Clients can attend therapy sessions from the privacy and comfort of their own home by calling or video conferencing with their therapist.
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Enhances Patient and Provider Satisfaction Telehealth makes it easier for patients to stay healthy and receive care for their specific conditions more consistently. They can enjoy benefits such as convenience, flexibility, and real-time care from their providers. At the same time, it can be challenging and stressful for healthcare providers to fulfill the needs of each patient and retain them.
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