Newsletter Articles | March 1, 2006
On-Line Counseling Gains Acceptance Among Users, Providers & Payers
OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
Industry News
E-mail and other on-line communication methods can be an effective part of a therapy program. According to a March 28, 2006, article in The Wall Street Journal, participating firms, therapists, and payers are establishing protocols for remote counseling through instant messaging (IM) and e-mail. Some therapists say that virtual counseling is similar to telephonic support measures that have been emerging as an important treatment support. Some employee assistance programs offer electronic or on-line support as . . .