E-Therapy, and Sites Offering Services
Many sites now offer mental health services over the Net. No online interaction is a substitute for a face-to-face interaction, and it is not currently possible to diagnose and treat disorders online. This does not mean that these interactions won't be helpful, just that they have limitations. It is important to keep these limitations in mind.
Some Thoughts on e-Therapy
From a reader - I feel that e-therapy should be able to operate across the broad spectrum of the Internet quite freely. I also feel that any abuse should be dealt with severely. Having said that I reiterate that therapists should not be restricted, on the Internet to practice solely in the area in which they reside.
From a reader - I feel that e-therapy should be able to operate across the broad spectrum of the Internet quite freely. I also feel that any abuse should be dealt with severely. Having said that I reiterate that therapists should not be restricted, on the Internet to practice solely in the area in which they reside.
CyberTherapy - Is it really Therapy?
You've probably seen the sites that offer counseling over the internet. Therapists are hanging out their shingle on the net and offering services directly to the public. Is it really possible to do counseling or psychotherapy over the internet?
You've probably seen the sites that offer counseling over the internet. Therapists are hanging out their shingle on the net and offering services directly to the public. Is it really possible to do counseling or psychotherapy over the internet?
New eTherapy Sites work within State Lines
Online therapy sites generally offer services throughout the world. Two new sites are hoping to be more successful by limiting contacts to those within a state or province. State licensing boards will like this approach, but will it work?
Online therapy sites generally offer services throughout the world. Two new sites are hoping to be more successful by limiting contacts to those within a state or province. State licensing boards will like this approach, but will it work?
You Can't Do Psychotherapy on the Net (yet)
A paper outlining the issues involved in delivering mental health services over the Internet. This is the full text of this presentation to APA in August of 1997.
A paper outlining the issues involved in delivering mental health services over the Internet. This is the full text of this presentation to APA in August of 1997.
Psychotherapy in Cyberspace
John Suler, Ph.D., outlines a five dimensional model of online and computer mediated psychotherapy.
John Suler, Ph.D., outlines a five dimensional model of online and computer mediated psychotherapy.
Online Psychoanalyst Opens Shop
Psychoanalysis by chatroom, telephone, and videoconferencing.
Psychoanalysis by chatroom, telephone, and videoconferencing.
ABCs of Internet Therapy
Martha Ainsworth has created the ultimate consumer's guide to Online Mental Health services. Visit this site before you try e-therapy.
Martha Ainsworth has created the ultimate consumer's guide to Online Mental Health services. Visit this site before you try e-therapy.
Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Clinical Consultations o
This article by Steven Dubovsky in Psych News International discuses the pros and cons of "online therapy".
This article by Steven Dubovsky in Psych News International discuses the pros and cons of "online therapy".
APA Ethics Committee Statement on Online Services
A statement from the American Psychological Association.
A statement from the American Psychological Association.
Legal and Licensing Issues in e-therapy
From ISMHO an article on some of the most common concerns of therapists considering online work.
From ISMHO an article on some of the most common concerns of therapists considering online work.
Body-Mind QueenDom
Once a site with a variety of women's health and mental health resources, Queendom now bills itself as the "world’s largest testing center." Use any online tests with caution.
Once a site with a variety of women's health and mental health resources, Queendom now bills itself as the "world’s largest testing center." Use any online tests with caution.
Find-A-Therapist e-Therapy Services
A site that started out as a directory of therapists has expanded to include 'e-therapy.'
A site that started out as a directory of therapists has expanded to include 'e-therapy.'
Online Support Group Research Article
Online mental health groups can be classified as autonomous self-help groups or support groups led by mental health professionals. "Psycho-Babble", an online support group hosted by the author, serves as an example and is discussed in this full online article.
Online mental health groups can be classified as autonomous self-help groups or support groups led by mental health professionals. "Psycho-Babble", an online support group hosted by the author, serves as an example and is discussed in this full online article.
Online Therapy Resources
Dr. Fenichel, Psychology professor, provides a page of articles, websites and research tools.
Dr. Fenichel, Psychology professor, provides a page of articles, websites and research tools.
References Related to the Internet and Mental Health
From Azy Barak, Ph.D., University of Haifa, comes this excellent and comprehensive list of references on e-counseling and Internet mental health issues. Whether its Internet addiction or the ethics of e-counseling, you will find references listed here.
From Azy Barak, Ph.D., University of Haifa, comes this excellent and comprehensive list of references on e-counseling and Internet mental health issues. Whether its Internet addiction or the ethics of e-counseling, you will find references listed here.
Survey of Internet Use for Health Information
From Health on the Net Foundation. Evolution of Internet use for health purposes - Feb/Mar 2001. 7th in the series - Targeted at all Internet users - 3030 participants - Available from HON Web sites - Promotion on friends Web sites.
From Health on the Net Foundation. Evolution of Internet use for health purposes - Feb/Mar 2001. 7th in the series - Targeted at all Internet users - 3030 participants - Available from HON Web sites - Promotion on friends Web sites.
Meeting the Needs of a Connected Community
From sharingVillage.com, select "For Professionals Only" and click on the "Professionals Forum" for this article on the importance of web counseling.
From sharingVillage.com, select "For Professionals Only" and click on the "Professionals Forum" for this article on the importance of web counseling.
Thoughts About Online Psychotherapy
From Gary Stofle, ACSW, comments from a social worker who provides drug and alcohol counseling via the internet.
From Gary Stofle, ACSW, comments from a social worker who provides drug and alcohol counseling via the internet.