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Telepsychiatry in Psychotherapy Practice
Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience
  • Allison Cowan, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Racheal Johnson, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Henrik Close, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Julie Gentile, Wright State University - Main Campus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2020
Abstract

Psychiatry is one of the first medical specialties to move to the practice of telehealth. Social distancing in the time of COVID-19 has prompted many face-to-face practices, including psychotherapy, to transition to virtual formats. Patients and physicians may have reservations about the change in approach and may have concerns about privacy and the security of protected health information. By utilizing telepsychiatry, patients and psychiatrists can have increased access to one another, bringing a host of benefits and challenges along with it. Addressing these concerns is an important part of telepsychiatry in psychotherapy practice. Here, we discuss practical solutions to challenges clinicians might encounter when moving a psychotherapy practice to telehealth, such as privacy issues, health information security, and developing/maintain a therapeutic bond.

Citation Information
Allison Cowan, Racheal Johnson, Henrik Close and Julie Gentile. "Telepsychiatry in Psychotherapy Practice" Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience Vol. 17 Iss. 4-6 (2020) p. 23 - 26 ISSN: 21588333
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/julie-gentile/25/