Event Title
Telemental Health in the Time of COVID-19: Challenges and Lessons Learned from Community Mental Health Clients
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Location
Memorial Union Ballroom 214C
Start Date
16-10-2021 9:45 AM
End Date
16-10-2021 9:55 AM
Description
The outbreak of Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) rapidly became a global pandemic in early 2020 causing major shifts from traditional in-person services to telemental health in community mental health centers. Ten clients and 12 parents receiving services at a community mental health center were interviewed regarding their satisfaction and perception of barriers with telemental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. These interviews were coding for themes using a grounded theory framework. Various themes emerged relating to accessibility of services, parental involvement in therapy, and recommendations for other parents and providers. Suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness and public acceptance of telemental health services will be discussed.
Telemental Health in the Time of COVID-19: Challenges and Lessons Learned from Community Mental Health Clients
Memorial Union Ballroom 214C
The outbreak of Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) rapidly became a global pandemic in early 2020 causing major shifts from traditional in-person services to telemental health in community mental health centers. Ten clients and 12 parents receiving services at a community mental health center were interviewed regarding their satisfaction and perception of barriers with telemental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. These interviews were coding for themes using a grounded theory framework. Various themes emerged relating to accessibility of services, parental involvement in therapy, and recommendations for other parents and providers. Suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness and public acceptance of telemental health services will be discussed.