TeleBehavioral Health 2025: Does Modality Matter? Comparing the Quality of Mental Health Care Delivered by Video, Phone, and In-person
Overview:
This talk will review recent research examining differences in the quality of video, phone, and in-person telemental health care. Outcomes of interest include patient and provider preference ratings, as well as clinical metrics such as mental health hospitalization rates and emergency department visits. The presentation will explore whether the modality through which mental health care is delivered may impact overall effectiveness and satisfaction.
Samantha L. Connolly, PhD, Biography:
Dr. Samantha Connolly is a health services researcher at the VA Boston Center for Health Optimization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), an Assistant Professor within the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry, an Associate Editor of the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, and a practicing clinical psychologist. Her research examines the implementation of video and phone telemental health care, and is currently supported by a five-year VA Career Development Award. In 2023, Dr. Connolly was one of…
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: jerchris@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Registration:
https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HLu1BKAyQgCqxu3fdQ0HvA.
TeleBehavioral Health 2025: Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) for Telehealth Delivery
Overview:
This 1-hour informational webinar will highlight strategies for expanding access to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) through telehealth. The session will review key considerations in identifying appropriate clients, establishing safe and effective virtual sessions, and adapting core CBTp interventions to the telehealth environment. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining collaboration, engagement, and fidelity while promoting equitable access to evidence-based care for individuals with psychotic spectrum disorders.
Sarah L. Kopelovich, PhD, ABPP, Biography:
Sarah Kopelovich, PhD, ABPP is a forensically trained clinical psychologist, holds a board certification in cognitive behavioral psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and is a Diplomat and Certified Trainer for the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Kopelovich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where…
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: jerchris@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Registration:
https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E7gD6qjoT_aZCMs1xe8khA.