The topic of mental health has been on my newsfeeds consistently all year now. I think it is an amazing time for mental health and we are really dealing with a lot of generational issues. We are able to unpack cultural traumas, childhood issues, and focus on some of the issues we may not have even known we had.
I LOVE IT!
However, with technology mental health access and assistance has gotten even easier & cheaper.
Here are a few Pros To Teletherapy regardless of the company you choose
1. Ease Of Access – if you have access to a computer or a smartphone, you have access to the help you need.
2. Convenience – due to this ease of access you can have access at your convenience. You want to text to communicate, you can even do that with certain options.
3. Privacy – some people just don’t want to be seen walking into a building or leaving one. There is stigma still with
dealing with mental health and because it is on our phone. We have a new level of privacy. You can do all of this in the privacy of your own room in your home and literally NO ONE has to know!
4. You can buy in bulk or unlimited time which allows you to have your price decreased severely.
5. Not having to come in the office also allows your price to decrease.
If the pros got you hooked, keep reading for some options that you can use TODAY!
Currently, two of the most popular systems are BetterHelp and TalkSpace Work.
BetterHelp & TalkSpace are convenient, affordable, private online counseling. The fact that you can do this anywhere and anytime is one of the highest selling points.
This works for everyone because you can choose based on your schedule. How awesome is
that for the overwhelmed and stressed college student, or the newly sleep-deprived mom trying to breastfeed, or the intern who feels completely overwhelmed and is minutes away from crying at the desk. I wish I had this when I was in college and interning.
You start by getting matched with a therapist that you not only feel comfortable with but also specializes in what you are doing. You get matched after feeling out a questionnaire and writing out what you are specifically looking for. I really enjoy that aspect, because mental health is not a one size fits all.
The great thing about teletherapy are some of the ways you can talk to a therapist. The opportunities are endless and include using your phone for both the Apple store and Google Play, your desk top, text messages, voice, live video or media.
You can now talk to therapists not only whenever you need to, but the form of communication that best suites YOU.
The costs for these sessions are turning out to be a lot less than the traditional route as well. With BetterHelp starting at $65/week and Talkspace, unlimited messaging starts at s $49/week there is definitely budget for mental health!
I encourage everyone to take some time this year and spend it investing in YOU!
Danielle Mitchell is an International Marketing Strategist and founder of Average Black Girl. At Average Black Girl, the mission is to create more black millionaires through marketing, web design, product management and securing partnerships. Connected with Average Black Girl is her partner brand called Melanin Business. Melanin Business is a free global business directory that is free to sign up, add a business and leave a review.
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