Digital natives and online psychotherapy-PsyCare

20 Feb

They define itGeneration Z, the one that, as we know, lives constantly online.
The so-calledDigital Natives, so much criticized and criticized, singled out and, often, underestimated. Today, their unique interaction with technology could prove useful.

In terms of mental health. And that’s no small thing.

In this particular moment, constrained by and by the pandemic flow, more and moreteenagersThey complain of depression and anxiety. Having to stay home is felt as a strong sense of constraint. This is without underestimating the fact that many do not reflect or fully process the real risks of the disease.

Daltronde, laOnline counseling for adolescents requires different methods than those for adults. Patience and flexibility are key. And the therapist offering this type of counseling knows this well.

The first step towards the psychology, you are, It’s always the most difficult. With theonline psychotherapy, the difficulty could be amplified; the boys, theDigital natives are in a time of evolution and transition, but they have excellent resources. The challenges they face in terms of engagement in person are numerous; by moving online, they could overcome them much more easily.

First of all, the therapist needs to identify whether the child is suitable for this type of approach or not. If theonline psychotherapy is right up his alley.

The therapies implemented in this particular context are defined as dynamic and are mostly short-term. The key feature is rapid diagnosis; then, a rapid establishment of the therapeutic alliance that underpins all therapy (either there or there isn’t). We are also aware of the precarious nature of the processes and the sensitivity of patients.

Sector studies help us
There are many studies available for this particular therapeutic management. The response of the new generation to the possibility of experiencing the psychotherapy online, to get closer to a Online psychological therapy is positive; consequently, ahigh propensity to prefer it over the one in presence.

There are numerous studies to support this.
For example, one published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology confirmed that the growing range of online therapy programs for young people is showing an increase in usage.

The most recent sector study is from this year (2020), and the investigation focused on two aspects:

the so-called intergenerational differences
the fact that the differences that emerged could be an important discriminating factor in the willingness to use online therapies.

Being a ‘network generation’ patient would have entailed different and predictable trajectories regarding the management of the sessions.
But there is no uncertainty about its success.
The setting is also digital
So, the psychotherapy Online therapy for young people is as effective as in-person therapy, both in terms of treatment and understanding of patient issues.
What changes then? Therapeutic settings, in the sense that in one context there’s a computer and in the other there isn’t. But for young people, this certainly isn’t a limitation.

There are no limits for young people, then. What may prevent young people from accessing mental health services are various barriers, much less multimedia. These include clichés, perceived stigma, concerns about confidentiality, and accessibility to dedicated services.

One positive strategy for overcoming these barriers, the one closest to them, is already in place: the ability to offer online psychotherapy support platforms. These are increasingly secure and easily accessible. And it will be difficult to give them up.
Further research is certainly needed in this area and new proposals of platforms specifically built to better protect young patients.
The psychotherapy online is now a request, as well as a necessity that we will not be able to give up.
And some solutions, to tell the truth, are already online: one is, without a doubt, the one made available by Psycare.it.

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