Telemental Health Care Online Self-Paced Course for all Mental Health Professionals

Course overview

In the last few years, mental and behavioral disorders have been quite prevalent in the United States as providers consistently report an increase in Americans grappling with major depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. Indeed, estimates indicate that approximately ten million adults in the country experience serious mental illnesses, and one in five Americans have a mental illness (Mental health facts, n.d.). In a year, 43.8 million Americans suffer from some psychological issues in a year (Mental health facts, n.d.). Telemental healthcare and other telehealth techniques are healthcare delivery innovations and may necessitate modifications to the current practices. On the other hand, they may be impacted by existing laws, resources, and attitudes, especially among patients. As such, providers need to know crucial information that can foster success in telehealth and avoid potential risks. This course aims to describe the details of an online telemental healthcare course for mental health professionals, including the best practices, interstate practice, informed consent requirements, and trends during the coronavirus disease pandemic. This course may take only three hours, meaning mental health professionals can participate without sacrificing their duties.