Module 4: Teletherapy

Also known as online therapy, e-therapy, e-counseling, or cyber-counseling

Teletherapy

It bridges the gap between mental health professionals and clients regardless of geographical constraints.

Teletherapy

The first forms of remote therapy happened when Mental health services via telephone began. This is during?

1960s

Cornell University launched “____________” an online Q&A forum discussing mental health. Contributor was anonymous but had a mental health background.

Dear Uncle Ezra (1986)

1. In the Philippines, during the 1950’s, radio shows like “_________” aired nationwide.

2. In the 1980’s we also had “__________”

3. True or False: Both of these programs are hosted by a mental health professional.

1. Dear Kuya Eddie

2. Loving yours, Helen

3. False

Created a public mental health chat → evolved into Psych Central

John Gorohol

John Gorohol created a public mental health chat → evolved into _________

Psych Central

First to offer online therapy with ongoing dialogue via email and chat.

David Sommers

Launched Cyberpsych Counseling, first to use chat rooms exclusively for therapy.

Ed Needham

In 2012, __________ founded by Oren and Roni Frank.

Talkspace

Created talkspace in 2012

Oren and Roni Frank

first to use chat rooms exclusively for therapy proposed by Ed Needham in 1995

Cyberpsych Counseling