Development and Use of Online Mental Health Services in Greece

E-mental health refers to the use of telecommunication and information technology in mental health services. In Greece, ordinary telephone communications have been used to provide mental health services, such as a psychiatric crisis intervention line (METB). E-psychiatry is a relatively new approach...

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Published in:Journal of telemedicine and telecare 2002-01, Vol.8 (2_suppl), p.51-52
Main Authors: Lambousis, E, Politis, A, Markidis, M, Christodoulou, G N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Greece
Humans
Internet
Mental Disorders - therapy
Mental Health Services - organization & administration
Telemedicine - methods
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Summary:E-mental health refers to the use of telecommunication and information technology in mental health services. In Greece, ordinary telephone communications have been used to provide mental health services, such as a psychiatric crisis intervention line (METB). E-psychiatry is a relatively new approach to delivering psychiatric services through the Internet. We have developed an e-psychiatry Website, Glaucopis-net. The main objective is to provide information on a broad range of psychiatric conditions, such as dementia, depression and anxiety. Email mental health services will be offered as an alternative way of accessing help. Confidentiality issues concerning patient records and personal data will be treated in accordance with Greek legislation. Glaucopis-net will integrate new telecommunication and information services with classical mental health services.
ISSN:1357-633X
1758-1109
DOI:10.1177/1357633X020080S223