Cognitive-behavioural therapy via videoconferencing to a rural area.
OBJECTIVE
This case report describes the use of cognitive-behavioural therapy via two-way, interactive audiovisual videoconferencing and identifies issues involved in using this form of technology to provide therapy.


METHODS
A 38-year-old married woman living in rural South Australia presented with panic disorder with agoraphobia and major depression. The patient had refused antidepressant treatment.


METHODS
The patient was treated with 12 sessions of cognitive-behavioural therapy delivered via videoconferencing.


RESULTS
Anxiety and depressive symptoms resolved with concomitant improvement in function.


CONCLUSIONS
Providing this form of therapy via videoconferencing can be effective.
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Rural and Remote Mental Health Service, Glenside Hospital, Eastwood, South Australia, Australia. tcpp@picknowl.com.au
D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019035:Rural Health Services; D017216:Telemedicine