I noticed this
a week or two ago.
11 September
2023
Online portal for mental health and addiction
Mental Health Technology
By Harriet Grayson
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:
https://eclipse.org.au/
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.