Thomas Derrick Hull initially questioned if texting could replace face-to-face therapy. His research found it can be equally effective, offering a convenient alternative for mental health care.
The recent study indicates that therapy delivered via text or voice note matches the effectiveness of traditional teletherapy, which is similar to in-person sessions in alleviating anxiety and depression.
Patients who prefer texting their therapists can trust they are receiving comparable quality of mental health care to those engaging in video appointments, which is vital for accessibility.
Hull's journey from skepticism to advocating for texting as a therapeutic tool highlights an important shift in how mental health care can adapt to modern demands.
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