The Telemental Health Workbook

This book offers telemental health therapists a collection of engaging and innovative strategies for working with children and adolescents. With the increasing prominence of telemental health, the authors aim to support clinicians in delivering their best work by synthesizing existing research that validates this practice and providing creative approaches for engaging young clients. The 2020 preface reviews research identifying telemental health as an effective method, noting that its benefits were established prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in improving access to diverse populations. The 2024 preface reflects on lessons learned from the past four years, emphasizing how telemental health has enhanced clinicians' ability to balance personal and professional commitments while significantly improving client access and attendance.

This book offers over 30 activities, each accompanied by instructional pages and handouts, designed for use in online mental health work with youth. Additionally, an appendix is organized into four resource sections: (1) strategies for building therapeutic rapport, (2) apps for online document markup, (3) HIPAA-compliant technology platforms, and (4) links to online assessment tools. The references section provides a list of peer-reviewed articles that support the authors' claims and serve as additional reading for professionals.