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Important Telehealth Licensing Precedent is Set by the DOD

New “National Defensive Defense Authorization  Act for Fiscal Year 2012 Conference Report” (House Report 112-329) changes language concerning location of services to state “any location” rather than only in specified states where the practitioner is licensed. –> Please note, this is only for professionals treating specified recipients, as defined in section (a) (2) below and [...]

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Where Are We Going with Technology?

Even if you think you know what the future will bring, the TED video we are about to recommend will inspire you. Seeing examples of innovative medical technology can help us glimpse and perhaps shape the future of mental health. The inspiring video shows how self-monitoring and mobile devices are already in early trials for [...]

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SAMSHA: Technology is a Solution for Behavioral Healthcare

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has identified eight Strategic Initiatives to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in communities. Called the “Leading Change: A Plan for SAMHSA’s Roles and Actions 2011-2014,” the reports concludes that behavioral health disorders will surpass all physical diseases as a major cause of [...]

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iPhone App Reviews for Psychologists and Mental Health PROFESSIONALS

iPhone “Apps” and Other Smartphone Devices/Services for Mental Health Professionals

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iPhone Apps Reviews for Mental Health, Psychology and Personal Growth CONSUMERS

We are happy to share our list of iPhone apps with you and ask that you assist us by commenting below. We would particularly appreciate your letting us know which of these you recommend or avoid — and why. The list below is for consumers. Please see our other iPhone app review blog entries for [...]

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mHealth, iPhones & HIPAA Secured Telehealth & Telecommunication Platforms

mHealth is one of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare, funded by international players who understand that healthcare will soon be delivered to the consumer hip pocket rather than just to the desktop. We will bring you much more information on this topic in the near future, but for now plan to use this blog to [...]

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iPhone App Reviews for Mental Health STUDENTS

The list of iPhone app reviews below is for mental health students of all disciplines. Please see our other iPhone app review blog entries for professionals, consumers, researchers and telemental health practitioners. STUDENTS 500+ Phobia – FREE AP Psychology 5 Steps to a 5 (Study Program/Flash Cards) – $9.99 Britanica Concise Encyclopedia 2010 – $19.99 EPPP [...]

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