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Cognitive-behavioural therapy via videoconferencing to a rural area
1Rural and Remote Mental Health Service, Glenside Hospital, Eastwood, South Australia, Australia. tcpp@picknowl.com.au
Objective:
This case report describes the use of cognitive-behavioural therapy via two-way, interactive audiovisual videoconferencing and identifies issues involved in using this form of technology to provide therapy.
Clinical Picture:
A 38-year-old married woman living in rural South Australia presented with panic disorder with agoraphobia and major depression. The patient had refused antidepressant treatment.
Treatment:
The patient was treated with 12 sessions of cognitive-behavioural therapy delivered via videoconferencing.
Outcome:
Anxiety and depressive symptoms resolved with concomitant improvement in function.
Conclusions:
Providing this form of therapy via videoconferencing can be effective.