From the Couch to the Computer: A New Take on Therapy

Via Scoop.itHealthcare Continuing Education

Texting, webcams and instant chat might seem like innovations best suited to passing along teenage gossip, but medical researchers are discovering their usefulness in helping people with psychological disorders. The new communication technologies have helped in the treatment of people with anxiety and depression, according to recent research. Patients have been able to better connect with specialists who can help them. And doctors have found the technologies make it easier to track patients’ progress.
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