<p>With the threat of COVID-19, many jobs became home office and in many universities the teaching had to be readjusted to the online universe. Advances have been achieved in terms of <strong>digital transformation</strong>. Including the traditional psychological (or mental health) support services, which began to perform <strong>teletherapies</strong>, for example. Other tools include the use of <strong>apps</strong>, <strong>gamification</strong>, psychotherapy (or counseling) through <strong>social networks</strong>, including conversations (exclusively) in text or telephone assistance (audiocalls).  Given this scenario, I would like to know about studies and evidence that indicate which of these modalities of therapeutic intervention has the best impact, for this specific target audience, university students.</p>

CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-02-11T08:58:16.203Z
Where have you seen psychotherapy conducted through social networks? This to me is highly unethical and would not be permitted by governing bodies. Online one-to-one sessions can be conducted ethically online but not through social networks
Chris Rogers
CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-02-12T10:46:53.973Z
Online therapy, also known as e-therapy, e-counseling, teletherapy, or cyber-counseling, involves the provision of mental health services and support over the Internet. This can occur through e-mail, text messaging, video conferencing, online chat, messaging, or telephone on the Internet. This does not mean doing therapy over Facebook, openly. But rather, using private chat
mxeliezer
CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-02-12T10:47:13.253Z
We know that some studies have stated that Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy can be as effective as traditional face-to-face cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating anxiety disorders. However, each country's professional association or council has its own ethical bylaws about online therapy and what limits should be observed. This is indeed a current and controversial topic. But one that has been increasingly well accepted.
mxeliezer
<cognitive-psychology><health-psychology>
What is the best online therapeutic intervention, in psychological support in higher education?
mxeliezer
# What is the best online therapeutic intervention, in psychological support in higher education?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-02-09)

With the threat of COVID-19, many jobs became home office and in many universities the teaching had to be readjusted to the online universe. Advances have been achieved in terms of **digital transformation**. Including the traditional psychological (or mental health) support services, which began to perform **teletherapies**, for example. Other tools include the use of **apps**, **gamification**, psychotherapy (or counseling) through **social networks**, including conversations (exclusively) in text or telephone assistance (audiocalls). Given this scenario, I would like to know about studies and evidence that indicate which of these modalities of therapeutic intervention has the best impact, for this specific target audience, university students.

**Tags:** cognitive-psychology, health-psychology

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Where have you seen psychotherapy conducted through social networks? This to me is highly unethical and would not be permitted by governing bodies. Online one-to-one sessions can be conducted ethically online but not through social networks  
> **username_0**: Online therapy, also known as e-therapy, e-counseling, teletherapy, or cyber-counseling, involves the provision of mental health services and support over the Internet. This can occur through e-mail, text messaging, video conferencing, online chat, messaging, or telephone on the Internet. This does not mean doing therapy over Facebook, openly. But rather, using private chat  
> **username_0**: We know that some studies have stated that Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy can be as effective as traditional face-to-face cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating anxiety disorders. However, each country's professional association or council has its own ethical bylaws about online therapy and what limits should be observed. This is indeed a current and controversial topic. But one that has been increasingly well accepted.  

---

## 0 answers

