The Use of Telehealth in Behavioral Healthcare
Start Date
2023 4:00 PM
Location
Alter Hall Poster Session 2 - 3rd floor
Abstract
Mental illness is a serious issue within the United States. Despite its significant prevalence, the needs of individuals are often unmet due to a lack of providers, cost, and systemic/structural problems. Telehealth has been used for decades in healthcare, however, its use in behavioral healthcare has experienced a recent surge due to the covid 19 pandemic and the pressing need for accessible treatment. The presented study will describe the benefits and barriers to using this care method to treat mental illness. A 10 -question survey describing varying aspects of care related to telehealth was administered. Participants consisted of behavioral health care providers at Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health who currently utilize telehealth. This study aims to learn about and describe the relationship between the use of telehealth and the treatment of individuals with mental illness. The results of this research can be used to assess this method of care and see how it may be impacting the level of care being provided in a positive or negative manner.
The Use of Telehealth in Behavioral Healthcare
Alter Hall Poster Session 2 - 3rd floor
Mental illness is a serious issue within the United States. Despite its significant prevalence, the needs of individuals are often unmet due to a lack of providers, cost, and systemic/structural problems. Telehealth has been used for decades in healthcare, however, its use in behavioral healthcare has experienced a recent surge due to the covid 19 pandemic and the pressing need for accessible treatment. The presented study will describe the benefits and barriers to using this care method to treat mental illness. A 10 -question survey describing varying aspects of care related to telehealth was administered. Participants consisted of behavioral health care providers at Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health who currently utilize telehealth. This study aims to learn about and describe the relationship between the use of telehealth and the treatment of individuals with mental illness. The results of this research can be used to assess this method of care and see how it may be impacting the level of care being provided in a positive or negative manner.
