I noticed this a week or two ago.
11 September 2023
Online portal for mental health and addiction
The eCLiPSE tool promises free 24-hour access to evidence-based clinical resources and services.
University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute have launched a new digital health tool offering real-time treatment for mental health and addiction treatment across NSW.
The eCLiPSE online portal promises free, round-the-clock access to online screening, telehealth treatment, resources and clinical support services to address co-occurring substance use issues and mental health conditions such as depression, trauma and anxiety.
The portal also includes access to a moderated social media network where individuals can share their experiences with health professionals and other users, as well as resources and services for families and friends supporting loved ones experiencing mental health and substance use problems.
Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin, eCLiPSE co-founder and CEO of Hunter Medical Research Institute, said the team would be closely collaborating with clinicians in mental health and alchohol and other drug services across public and private health sectors to assist individuals with accessing to the portal.
While not a standalone replacement for traditional mental health and AOD services, the portal had the potential to change mental health and addiction treatment nationwide, Professor Kay-Lambkin said.
More here:
https://www.medicalrepublic.com.au/online-portal-for-mental-health-and-addiction/98455
You can visit the portal here:
I have to say I like the site’s role in continuing development and improvement of new treatments and I would also expect evaluation of what is being done. They certainly have some well-credentialed leaders running the service. It will be good to see some proof of effectiveness over time! We all have to hope these efforts do really make a positive difference, with the epidemic we face in mental health and addiction issues!
Does anyone have a reference or two on the value and utility of such services? This one is very encouraging!
What Is Online Therapy & Does It Work?
Jan 06, 2023
Written by: Hillary Eames
Medically Reviewed by: Haley Stricker, LPC
Reviewed by: Kathleen Cameron,
BSPharm, MPH, Senior Director, NCOA Center for Healthy Aging
Fact Checked
Online Therapy: Key Takeaways
- Online therapy can be an effective way to manage your mental health in the comfort of your home.
- There are several affordable online therapy platforms to choose from that offer video, phone, and messaging therapy.
- Some online therapy providers will take private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Others will offer financial aid or discounts, even if they don’t take insurance.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, online therapy has become more common. The American Psychological Association conducted surveys in 2020 and 2021 to understand how COVID-19 impacted mental health treatment. In 2021, psychologists reported a 10% increase in demand for the treatment of anxiety from the previous year and an 8% increase in demand for treating depression. Other diagnoses with increases in demand for treatment included stress-related disorders, sleep disorders, substance-related and addictive disorders, and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders.1 According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), telehealth visits by Medicare recipients increased from 5 million between April and December 2019 to more than 53 million during the same months of 2020.2
If you’re considering online therapy, there are some important facts to consider, including its pros and cons, cost and payment options, effectiveness, and more.
Lots more here:
https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/online-therapy/what-is-online-therapy/
Let us all know what you have found!
David.
1 comment:
There have been some interesting advancements in drive, robotic surgery and video technologies trials in QLD, and importantly a focus of central and north Queensland rural and remote communities and virtual care. Ramsey Health announce a data hub and 10 year strategy. Impressively Queensland Health rolled out a digital passport in months? Qld Health is also starting some large programs worth billions.
Technology that supports better healthcare and not based on PDF stores. That said there remains a few debacles, with rumours a large qld healthcare providing struggling to pay as a result of an ERP failed implementation.
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