TelepsychHealth Mental Health Education Blog
Stay updated on the rapidly-growing virtual telehealth care industry.
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Lightbox Therapy
Bright light treatment for SAD and for nonseasonal depression are efficacious with effect sizes equivalent to antidepressant pharmacotherapy trials.
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Book Review: Improve Your Social Skills by Daniel Wendler
Daniel Wendler gives many ways to challenge oneself in gradually improving upon social skills. Daniel provides numerous practical examples from other authors, youtube clips and even movies that normalize the issue of social anxiety and provide cultural context and insight into how other people have dealt with the same kinds of anxiety that we all struggle with.
How to ensure a great telehealth telepsychiatry virtual visit appointment
How to ensure a great stress free virtual visit / telepsych appointment.
Is my online psychiatry visit private and secure?
Any data that is stored or transferred must be encrypted: video, audio, email. Communications are established using 256-bit TLS encryption and all shared content is encrypted using AES-256 encryption, which exceeds the minimum HIPAA requirements of 128-bit encryption.
Substance use and its effects on sleep
Numerous myths still surround sleep despite the progress that has been made. Getting quality sleep has important implications on our cardiovascular system, experience of pain, and risk of substance relapse.
Free Webinar on Telepsychiatry
Many mental health professionals ask about challenges and dilemmas related to telepsychiatry, as it can be very different from in person visits. Join the free webinar!
Powerful Insight from a Golden Gate Bridge Survivor
Kevin Hines attempted suicide when he jumped from The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and survived. He now dedicates his life to spread the message that there is hope for those suffering from mental illness.
How society shapes diagnoses
Social factors and stigma can affect diagnosis, research, and treatment.
Those who exercise regularly have better mental health
“Exercising for around 45 minutes three to five times a week was associated with the biggest benefits, according to results of the study published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.”
Designated shortage areas that would be covered under medicare
To qualify for a telehealth visit with Medicare, you would need to qualify for criteria (1) and (2) (1) As a patient, you would need to be physically located in what medicare considers an “originating site.” An originating site authorized by law include:...