COVID-19 has caused disruptions all across the world. In this piece, we take a look at what working during the pandemic has been like for psychiatric residents, as well as opportunities that the current situation has offered for learning.
Both in-person and telemedicine-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy are effective treatments for chronic insomnia.
Interviewed patients expressed appreciation for the telemedicine option; many also indicated that they planned to continue telepsychiatry after shelter-in-place orders were lifted.
A coach-supported platform composed of a suite of apps is effective for treating depression and anxiety among primary care patients.
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression in older adults, and new mobile apps that support self-care and overall mental health may hold promise.
Michael J Sacopulos, JD, CEO of Medical Risk Institute discusses the tasks required to transition to a telemedicine-based practice.
For services such as medication management, individual and group counseling, assessment, consultation, and crisis services, reliance on telemedicine has been increasing.
We recently interviewed Nancy Lau, PhD, to learn more about the state of smartphone applications for psychosocial wellness before COVID-19 and how the pandemic may affect digital technologies in health care.
COVID-19 has accelerated the use of telemedicine and remote consultation is becoming an increasingly attractive option.
When the spread of COVID-19 began to necessitate physical distancing, telemedicine was suddenly recast in many settings as the only option rather than just a feasible alternative to in-person care.
