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The Use of Telepsychology in Clinical Practice: Benefits, Effectiveness, and Issues to Consider

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  • Nicole Godine

    (Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA)

  • Jeffrey E. Barnett

    (Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA)

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The use of various technologies in the practice of psychology has increased greatly in recent years in concert with increases in the use of these technologies in the lives of most individuals. E-mail, text messaging, chat rooms, and the Internet have greatly changed how many individuals communicate and maintain relationships. The psychotherapy relationship is no exception. The scope and practice of telepsychology, the use of the Internet and other technologies in the provision of psychological services, is reviewed along with relevant research that supports their use in the treatment of a wide range of conditions and disorders. Clinical, ethical, and legal issues and challenges are addressed and recommendations for the effective and appropriate use of these technologies in psychological practice are provided.

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  • Nicole Godine & Jeffrey E. Barnett, 2013. "The Use of Telepsychology in Clinical Practice: Benefits, Effectiveness, and Issues to Consider," International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL), IGI Global, vol. 3(4), pages 70-83, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jcbpl0:v:3:y:2013:i:4:p:70-83
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