Hospitalizations Report
Published on April 1, 2012 in Psychiatric Services (American Psychiatric Association), this report is the largest study ever conducted on hospitalization rates for patients receiving telemental health care. The impressive findings could lead to an expansion of these vital services. Here is a link to the abstract and information on where the full article can be obtained.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22476305
Inspector General Report On Veterans’ Access To Mental Health Care
http://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-12-00900-168.pdf
Suicide Prevention Report
In 2008, Dr. Godleski co-authored a report on the effectiveness of telemental health modalities in the treatment of suicidal patients. The paper was published in Behavioral Sciences & The Law. Dr. Godleski says this important study continues to be cited and has been influential in helping telemental health care gain wider acceptance. Here is a link to the abstract and information on where the full article can be obtained.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18548515
Visit The VA’s Website
The website of the VA’s National Center for PTSD has useful information about the illness and about TeleMental treatment.
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pages/ptsd-telemental.asp