Telehealth and Teletherapy Resources
Due to the massive impact the novel coronavirus pandemic has had on our daily lives, more fields are now relying on remote service options such as telehealth and teletherapy. The School of Social Work offers these resources to our students, faculty, and community partners for ease of transition in to this relatively new model of service.
Tele-behavioral Health Research, Training, and Treatment Program
In June 2020, Dr. Susan Elswick received funding from the Urban Child Institute and The University of Memphis Institute for Interdisciplinary Memphis Partnerships to Advance Community Transformation (iIMPACT) to develop a tele-behavioral health training and treatment program for the region due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health service delivery in the region. With this seed funding, Dr. Elswick launched the Tele-behavioral Health Research, Training, and Treatment program.
The University of Memphis School of Social Work Tele-behavioral Health Research, Training, and Treatment Program aims to provide training on best practices in tele-behavioral health, develop opportunities to research the use of technology in practice, and provide direct services to the states most vulnerable populations.
For more information, check out the document at the link here.
SMART Research , Training & Treatment Center
School Mental Health Access to Resources through Telehealth (SMART)
Founded in June 2020 by Dr. Susan Elswick, the SMART Center provides a tele-behavioral health training and treatment program for the region to counteract the impacts that COVID-19 had on mental health service delivery here. The online clinic uses videoconferencing to provide evidence-based clinical interventions for children, youth and families across Tennesse.
Further information can be found here SMART Center
Disclaimer: This is not a comprehensive list of telehealth and teletherapy resources. The University of Memphis does not endorse the organizations and institutions that have provided them.
Social Work Teletherapy Webinar - April 6, 12:00p - 1:00p - University of Michigan
NASW Guide for Telehealth in the face of COVID-19
NASW has posted a manual for technological standards in Social Work practice. You may find the document here.
More telehealth information from NASW
Tennessee Telehealth Guidelines
In Tennessee, telehealth practice (the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration) is subject to the same standards as traditional practice. The social worker must comply with guidelines for the locations of the social worker and the client. The social worker must accurately represent themselves and practice within their competencies. Informed consent must be expanded to address additional risks of using technology.
Person Centered Tech recently hosted a series of webinars around telehealth as it relates to support during the coronavirus pandemic. You can find replays of the webinars as well as supporting materials at this link.
The Health Resources and Services Administration has funded the Telehealth Resources Center. This is a federally funded center that hosts tons of resources, from articles, to webinars, to podcasts.
Telehealth Best Practice Guides New best practices guidelines available through HHS
A quick referece for emergency provisions by state provided by the Association of Social Work Boards
Telemental Health Training from the Telehealth Certification Institute
Here are a few articles and resources regarding maintaining mental health during the course of the Coronavirus pandemic:
List of COVID resources - from Shelby County
Managing Stress and Regulating Through COVID-19 - Dr. Susan Elswick, University of Memphis
Self-care Tips and Resources - Tulane University School of Social Work
Psychological resilience through the course of the pandemic event - Information provided by Loyola University
Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information and Resources by Mental Health America
Ethical Exceptions for Social Workers in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Physical Distancing - SocialWorker.com
Safety and COVID-19 in Our Professional Social Work Roles: Rights, Responsibilities, and Resources - Social Worker.com
COVID-19 Resources - Grand Challenges for Social Work
Self-Care Resources from Veterans' Affairs
A collection of Healthcare apps recommended by the VA for Veterans and their healthcare providers