Using Videoconferencing to Provide Psychological Services to Rural Children
Date
2014
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Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Abstract
Children and adolescents living in rural areas have difficulty accessing psychological
services due to a lack of psychologists and other behavioral health professionals,
especially those with expertise in treating youth. Telepsychology helps bridge this access
gap. This article extends evidence supporting videoconferencing for psychological assessment and treatment in adults to support telepsychological treatment for youth. In
addition, the basic components needed to begin and sustain a telepsychological practice
are explored. Finally, a case example of an adolescent presenting with depression and disordered eating illustrates the practice of, and ethical standards needed for, telepsychology. Future technologies and applications around telepsychology are also discussed.
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telemental health, children, rural areas, psychological services, videoconferencing
Citation
Duncan, A. B., Velasquez, S. E., & Nelson, E. L. (2014). Using videoconferencing to provide psychological services to rural children and adolescents: A review and case example. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 43(1), 115-127.