March 26, 2007

Telepsychiatry: Counseling By Phone

A study of more than 400 depressed individuals has found telepsychotherapy, counseling by qualified clinical professionals given over the phone, to have long-lasting positive effects. find counselling.com reports.

... "However, given recent studies showing physological concordinance is enhanced by face-to-face interaction between therapists and client, those seeking the most effective therapy may not want to settle just yet."

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