Press Releases

Media Scrutinizes Online Therapy: New Video Addresses Professional Responsibilities
28 September, 2011

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - September 28, 2011 – Following recent high profile media coverage of online therapy (New York Times -- When Your Therapist is Only a Click Away -- featuring Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D. and the growth of her telemental health practice, professionals throughout the world have been flooding her inbox with email inquiries. In response, Dr. Maheu has created a video to address some of the most frequently asked professional questions raised by the article, outlining some of the primary legal and ethical issues that practitioners and consumers may benefit from understanding prior to connecting online, whether that connection involves audio, email, text messaging, videoconferencing or even a smartphone. Access video at http://telementalhealth.com/

Broadband: Helping Your Well-Being
9 October, 2009

The internet has been an important source of information for individuals and families since it became widely available several decades ago. But it was the availability of broadband access to the internet which has been one of the most important developments in the ability of people to quickly search for and find information about their well-being.

In many cases just being able to read about issues which are affecting a person or a member of their family often brings an enormous sense of relief as they discover they are not alone.

Online Counseling, Psychotherapy and Medical Consultation Professional Training - Now Available Online
24 September, 2009

The Center for Online Counseling and Psychotherapy (COCP) launched its website today, answering the growing need for professional continuing education in topics related to telemental health, commonly known as "online counseling," and "online therapy" or "online psychotherapy." The Center also provides training in telepsychiatry issues, particularly those related to the delivery of medical consultation directly to patients or video-based communication from one practitioner to another.