Navigating the Digital Age: Telemental Health Services and Remote Work Environments

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of our life have moved to be online, accessed remotely, and/or offered in a hybrid format, including many workplaces, social and health care services, and education opportunities. One important development has been the expansion of telemental health services. Telemental health is a term that describes mental health care and education that is provided virtually, using technologies like phone and video calls, online messaging, and mobile apps. With the emergence of telemental health, many people have questions such as…. Is it as effective as in-person therapy? Are there any situations where telemental health shouldn’t be used? Many people also have more general questions such as - what are the benefits and drawbacks of this surge in digital and hybrid services? In this blog post, we’ll explore these important questions regarding digitized services and remote environments.