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The use of helplines and telehealth support in Aotearoa/New Zealand during COVID-19 pandemic control measures: A mixed-methods study
Background: Early evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic and associated interventions have affected mental well-being and associated health service use. Aims: the aim of this study was to examine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health measures on helpline and telehealth service demand. Methods: the study utilized a mixed methods research design. Segmented regression analyses […]
Novel telehealth adaptations for evidence-based outpatient suicide treatment: Feasibility and effectiveness of the Crisis Care Program
Background: Suicide rates in the United States have escalated dramatically over the past 20 years and remain a leading cause of death. Access to evidenced-based care is limited, and telehealth is well-positioned to offer novel care solutions. The Crisis Care program is a suicide-specific treatment program delivered within a national outpatient telehealth setting using a digitally […]
Cost comparison of in-person and telehealth modalities for a suicide safety planning group intervention: Interim results from the “Project Life Force” randomized clinical trial
Suicide prevention is a clinical priority for the US Veterans Health Administration. Evidence-based interventions, including developing a suicide safety plan, are recommended practices and are becoming more widespread. Adaptations to further augment safety planning include a manualized group intervention (Project Life Force, PLF) that combines safety planning with the teaching of skills to maximize use […]
Expanding access to evidence-based psychotherapy in VA settings: Implementation of the brief cognitive behavioral therapy for depression program
Introduction: Evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) are effective for mental health conditions, but access to these services remains limited and rural Veterans are particularly underserved. Specialized implementation and dissemination programs are needed to improve access to known EBPs. Methods: The current project sought to improve access to a known EBP—brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression (Brief CBT). Diverse Veterans […]
Suicide and telehealth treatments: A PRISMA scoping review
Background This PRISMA scoping review explored worldwide research on the delivery of suicide-specific interventions through an exclusive telehealth modality. Research over telehealth modalities with suicidal individuals highlights the importance of facilitating participants’ access to treatments despite location and circumstances (e.g., rural, expenses related to appointments, etc.). Aim The review sought evidence of outcomes of trials […]
Remote supervision and training in suicide prevention during the time of the coronavirus pandemic: Recommendations for training programs and supervisors
The Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) has led to a widespread surge in need for mental health services. At the same time, trainees in health service psychology rapidly transitioned to remote work to protect the safety of themselves, colleagues, and patients from the pandemic. This abrupt switch has led to pioneering advancements in the use of remote […]
Telehealth and indigenous populations around the world: A systematic review on current modalities for physical and mental health
Approximately 370–500 million Indigenous people live worldwide. While Indigenous peoples make up only 5% of the world’s population, they account for 15% of the extreme poor and have life expectancy that is 20 years shorter than that of non-Indigenous people. Access to healthcare has been identified as an important social determinant of health and key […]