In: Psychology
Is the Internet providing an alternative to traditional therapy? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Explore unethical and controversial issues.
Internet provided is not an alternative to traditional therapy as it has its own set of disadvantages. The advantages and disadvantages of the Internet provide include;
It is a Good Option for Remote Areas
Accessibility for those with Physical Limitations
Convenient and Affordable
Online Therapy Makes Information More Accessible
It Can Also Be an Educational Tool
The disadvantages include;
Some Insurance Companies Will Not Cover E-Therapy
Some States Do Not Allow Out-of-State Providers
Concerns about Confidentiality, Privacy, and Unreliable Technology
Online Therapists Cannot Respond to Crisis Situations
Online Therapy is Not Appropriate for Those with Serious Psychiatric Illnesses
Online Therapy Sometimes Lacks Important Information as the online therapists cannot see facial expressions, vocal signals, or body language.
Online therapy eliminates geographic restraints, making the enforcement of legal and ethical codes difficult.
The unethical and controversial issues regarding online therapy include issues regarding; Confidentiality, Privacy, and difficulty in the enforcement of legal and ethical codes.