Therapy on the Tube

Here's a story about the increasing use of therapy via video for consumers who have limited access to treatment where they live. I interview a lot of people in my job and many, many say lack of transportation is a major barrier to getting treatment. Some largely-rural states have very few doctors, let alone psychiatrists, so telemedicine provides a good opportunity for people who wouldn't otherwise get treatment. Check out the Newsday.com story if you're interested, and feel free to call the Clearinghouse if you want more information.

posted by Daniele Sadres

Free Online Therapy

The UK Mental Health Foundation is advertising a free trial of online depression therapy. Offered through The Wellness Shop, you can get up to 4 weeks of free cognitive behavioral therapy online. I'm not sure how I feel about online therapy in general, and I find the idea of a free trial in this context a little odd, but I thought I'd offer it up here anyway. If you decide to try it I'm sure the Clearinghouse would be interested in consumer feedback. Just how does this work anyway?

Here's the Mental Health Foundation's ad for the trial. You have to register with the trial code between November 1st and January 3rd to be eligible.

And the Wellness Shop who's offering the service.