Folks with depression who got therapy via text or voice messages fared just as well as those who got weekly video-based telemedicine sessions with a therapist, a new trial has found.

The findings “suggest that psychotherapy delivered via text messages may be a viable alternative to face-to-face or videoconferencing delivery and may allow for more immediate on-demand care,” in a time when it’s often tough for people to access mental health care, the study authors wrote.

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    3 months ago

    I’ve always hoped to be able to utilise this kinda model. If anything it would bolster my confidence and build rapport… so I would feel more comfortable going in person. Thanks for posting this.