iRedditAlreadyyy t1_j68ydqc wrote on January 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Reply to comment by blackfire932 in NYC promises telehealth for all high school students struggling with mental health by greenhousecrtv

That’s more to do with the therapist than the method of communication. A good therapist doesn’t make someone feel distant or impersonal.

blackfire932 t1_j68yvy4 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Ahh so I only had bad therapists, not that the method of staring into a phone camera and watching a video of a person didn’t feel personal and connecting for me and some people I know…

iRedditAlreadyyy t1_j68zyys wrote on January 28, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Then in that case you would benefit for in person support. But I’m confused why I’m getting replies pointing out disadvantages of something clearly beneficial

HashtagDadWatts t1_j69aics wrote on January 28, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Loads of online commenters believe that if something merely makes things better but not perfect, then it shouldn't be done. It's part of the lazy brand of contrarianism that's so popular these days.

sternfan1523 t1_j6f9jso wrote on January 29, 2023 at 10:46 PM

People on here think staying home forever is a normal thing so can’t relate

Bradaigh t1_j68z5wc wrote on January 28, 2023 at 4:35 PM

That's true for both in person and telehealth therapy though. The tele aspect creates another layer of distance to break through. It's really great that it works for you, but you can't extrapolate that to make blanket statements about its benefits.