We will be asked to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic, but this is having 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 believed their psychiatric illnesses have been successfully treated for years notice how old demons flare up again. And people who generally have good mental health are experiencing anxiety they've never faced before and are looking for solutions.
The problem: in order to get help you would have to leave the house and put yourself at increased risk of becoming ill.
You can get help through online treatment, even if you have concerns about leaving your home. With online treatment I can also support you from home. All you need: a stable internet connection.
Online treatment also offers the following advantages:
comfort: Sessions can be done from the comfort of your own home using your computer – so no need to leave the house. This means that you could also come to the treatment in super comfortable pajamas.
Privacy: Our society still stigmatizes people with mental health issues, which prevents far too many people from seeking the help they need. With telemedicine you have complete privacy.
Time saving: There is no commute, 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 feel comfortable.
Important points for online treatment:
- During the appointment, make sure that you are undisturbed and in a room where no one can listen and you feel comfortable.
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection. In case the connection breaks down, keep your phone handy next to you. In that case, I would call you straight away (if you both try to call, you end up in the other's voicemail and can't reach each other)
- Make sure you have enough tissues next to the computer.
- For a laptop: is the battery charged or power available?
I currently use 'Zoom' for online treatments. If there are problems with the connection, I also use WhatsApp or Signal Video Call.