Telehealth in the Time of COVID-19 for CSC Programs: Opportunities, Suggestions, and Considerations for Working with Diverse Populations-Presentation Slides

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This document is a summary of the content from a presentation titled "Telehealth in the Time of COVID-19 for CSC Programs: Opportunities, Suggestions, and Considerations for Working with Diverse Populations" by Piper S. Meyer-Kalos, PhD, LP, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. The presentation discussed the challenges and strategies associated with delivering telehealth services in Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in working with diverse populations.<br /><br />The presentation highlighted the common challenges faced by individuals and providers during the pandemic, such as increased symptoms, loneliness, and financial insecurity. It emphasized the importance of establishing a safety net, adapting interventions for telehealth, and addressing common concerns like stress, boredom, loneliness, and substance use.<br /><br />The presentation provided specific suggestions for individual therapy, family education, peer support, case management, and supported education and employment. It emphasized the need for tailored interventions and strategies to improve inclusiveness in treatment for diverse populations by addressing cultural issues, racial values, and barriers to treatment.<br /><br />The content also discussed the impact of the pandemic on core CSC services, such as individual therapy, family education, psychopharmacological treatment, supported employment and education, case management, and peer support. It addressed strategies to address these challenges and improve telehealth approaches.<br /><br />The presentation concluded by highlighting the importance of assessing individual barriers to treatment, understanding racial and ethnic differences, and communicating with team members to innovate treatment during the pandemic.<br /><br />Overall, the content emphasized the need for adapting telehealth services to effectively support individuals in CSC programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also addressing the unique needs of diverse populations.

Keywords

Telehealth

COVID-19

CSC Programs

Opportunities

Suggestions

Considerations

Diverse Populations

Challenges

Strategies

Delivering Telehealth Services