Digitalisation has brought us lots of new opportunities in many ways. In social work, this applies to many fields.
In adult social work, there are many ways for social work to reach adults. For example, Mielenterveystalo.fi offers self-care opportunities, online therapy and other digital forms of support.
Online therapy, for example, is a low-threshold service and one can get treatment within a week of referral. The service is free for people living in Finland. Online therapy is based on independent working, which increases activity and feeling of coherence. The therapy lasts for 3 to 4 months and there is an online therapist, who specializes in the client's symptoms.
Other digital methods used in mental health work are for example chat- and support services and mental health apps that offer exercises and self-care programmes.
These methods and programmes make services more easy to access. People might seek help by themself and get services faster.
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"Well explained! Digital tools are making mental health care faster and easier."
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