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Boost Your Online Therapy Skills: Key Findings from Recent Research on Remote Interventions for Youth Mental Health

Boost Your Online Therapy Skills: Key Findings from Recent Research on Remote Interventions for Youth Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the landscape of mental health services, particularly for children, adolescents, and young adults. With traditional face-to-face interventions becoming challenging due to lockdowns and social distancing measures, online and remote therapy has become a vital alternative. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis titled Effectiveness of Online and Remote Interventions for Mental Health in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic sheds light on the effectiveness of these interventions. This blog explores key findings from this research and offers insights on how practitioners can improve their online therapy skills.

Key Findings

The systematic review analyzed 17 studies with a total of 8,732 participants, focusing on various mental health outcomes. Here are some of the key findings:

Implications for Practitioners

Given these promising results, practitioners can take several steps to enhance their online therapy skills:

  1. Leverage Established Techniques: Most effective interventions were based on well-studied therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions. Integrating these approaches into your online sessions can yield better outcomes.
  2. Focus on Engagement: High engagement and acceptability were reported for interventions that included interactive elements such as video conferencing, chatbots, and mobile apps. Incorporating these tools can make your sessions more engaging and effective.
  3. Training and Adaptation: The sudden switch to online therapy during the pandemic highlighted the need for further guidance and training for therapists. Participating in webinars, online courses, and peer support groups can help you stay updated and adapt to the evolving digital landscape.

Encouraging Further Research

While the findings are promising, the research also underscores the need for more high-quality studies, especially for outcomes like well-being, psychological distress, and disordered eating. Practitioners are encouraged to stay informed about ongoing research and consider participating in studies to contribute to the growing body of evidence.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Effectiveness of Online and Remote Interventions for Mental Health in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.


Citation: Fischer-Grote, L., Fössing, V., Aigner, M., Fehrmann, E., Boeckle, M., & Torous, J. (2024). Effectiveness of Online and Remote Interventions for Mental Health in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JMIR Mental Health, 11(1), e46637. https://doi.org/10.2196/46637
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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