Considerations for Using Telemental Health Services for Children and Youth

Course overview

Course Description: This course is based upon material published by the National Academies Press and is available for free on their website. Delivering mental services remotely did not begin during the COVID-19 pandemic, though its use has greatly expanded during this time. Looking ahead, there are questions about how those services for children and youth may continue as the pandemic recedes. To consider these questions, the National Academies Forum for Childrens Well-Being (the Forum) held a 3-day workshop in October 2021 on the use of telemental health services both before and during the pandemic. The first day of the workshop highlighted examples of how different programs provide mental health services in a digital format. The second day focused on some common challenges associated with providing telemental health services. The third day considered how best to support providers of telemental health services. Each day began with opening remarks, followed by short panel presentations from three speakers and a moderated question-and-answer (Q&A) session with the speakers. This Proceedings of a Workshop in Brief provides a high-level summary of the topics addressed in the workshop. Additional details, including a recording of the workshop, can be found online. This course on using telemental health services for children and youth is designed for social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, nurses, and substance abuse counselors who do clinical work. In addition, this course is appropriate for intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to expand their practice to telemental health with children and youth. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require continuing clinical education courses for license renewal. Authors: National Academies Press Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding telemental health for children and youth. Specifically, a professional will: Describe how different programs provide mental health services in a digital format. Identify common challenges associated with providing telemental health services. Summarize how providers of telemental health services can be supported. Citation: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2021. Considerations for Using Telemental Health Services for Children and Youth: Proceedings of a Workshop in Brief. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/26442.