Telemental
health is widely promoted as a way to address access barriers to mental health
care in rural areas. However, we lack a clear picture of how telemental health
is being used across the country. This brief describes the organizational
setting, services provided, and staff used in 53 telemental health programs.
The report concludes by outlining the opportunities and challenges for
telemental health in today’s rural health system. Click
here to read the full report by Lambert, Gale, Hansen, Croll and
Hartley.
