Citation

Rojas SM, Carter SP, McGinn MM, Reger MA. Telemed. J. E-Health 2019; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Mary Ann Liebert Publishers)

DOI

10.1089/tmj.2019.0083

PMID

31502929

Abstract

Introduction:

Despite recent advancements in the development of new suicide prevention interventions, suicide rates continue to rise in the United States. As such, suicide prevention efforts must continue to focus on expanding dissemination of suicide-specific interventions.

Methods:

This review explores telemental health through two-way synchronous clinical video telehealth (CVT) technologies as one approach to improving access to suicide-specific interventions.

Results:

Studies were reviewed if (1) the modality of interest was telemental health by CVT and (2) management, assessment, or intervention of suicidal thoughts or behaviors was discussed. A total of 22 studies were included.

Conclusions:

Findings from the limited existing studies are synthesized, and recommendations are provided for future research, clinical, and educational advancements.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide intervention; technology; telemedicine; telemental health; videoconferencing