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Sharon Stephan1, Nancy Lever1, Larraine Bernstein1
1Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine , Baltimore, Maryland.
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
|March 17, 2016
Summary
School telemental health (TMH) offers promising access to mental healthcare for students, especially those facing barriers. A hybrid model combining in-person and TMH care may optimize engagement and efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Digital Health
- School-Based Services
Background:
- School telemental health (TMH) is emerging as a vital tool to bridge gaps in child and adolescent mental healthcare.
- Many students face significant barriers to accessing traditional community-based mental health services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the potential and limitations of school TMH in providing a full spectrum of mental health services.
- To identify best practices and future directions for implementing TMH in educational settings.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review of school TMH programs and research.
- Focus group discussions with child and adolescent psychiatry fellows to gather insights on practical application and training.
Main Results:
- School TMH is well-received by children and adolescents, offering increased efficiency and access to care.
- Key advantages include overcoming transportation and insurance barriers, while disadvantages involve privacy concerns and challenges in engaging families remotely.
- A hybrid model, integrating in-person and TMH, is suggested to enhance both engagement and efficiency.
Conclusions:
- School TMH should be integrated into comprehensive service delivery systems for students.
- TMH can effectively address shortages and service gaps in child and adolescent mental healthcare.
- Optimizing efficiency and productivity in mental healthcare delivery is a key benefit of school-based TMH.
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