We will be asked to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic, but this has a devastating impact on our mental health. More and more people are seeking help for anxiety, panic attacks, depression and other problems. Some patients who have thought their psychiatric illnesses had been successfully treated for years notice how, like old demons, they flare up again. And people who generally have good mental health have anxiety they have never faced before and are looking for solutions.
The problem: in order to get help, one would have to leave the house and expose oneself to an increased risk of falling ill.
Through online treatments, you can get help even if you have concerns about leaving your home. With online treatment, I can also support you from home. All you need is a stable internet connection.
Furthermore, online treatment offers the following advantages:
Convenience: Sessions can be done from the comfort of your home using your computer - so no need to leave the house. This means you could also come for treatment in your super-comfy pyjamas.
Privacy: Our society still stigmatises people with mental health problems, which prevents far too many people from seeking the help they need. With telemedicine, you have absolute privacy.
Time saving: You have no commute, there is no commute and no need to find a parking space.During the appointment, make sure you are undisturbed and in a room where no one can listen and you are comfortable.
Important points for online treatment:
- During the appointment, make sure you are undisturbed and in a room where no one can listen and you feel comfortable.
- Make sure you have a stable internet connection. Keep your phone handy next to you in case the connection is lost. In that case, I would call you right away (if both try to call, you will end up in each other's mobile box and won't be able to reach each other).
- Make sure you have enough tissues next to the computer.
- For laptop: is the battery charged or power available?