A lexicon of assessment and outcome measures for telemental health.

Background: The purpose of this document is to provide initial recommendations to telemental health (TMH) professionals for the selection of assessment and outcome measures that best reflect the impacts of mental health treatments delivered via live interactive videoconferencing.

Materials And Methods: The guidance provided here was created through an expert consensus process and is in the form of a lexicon focused on identified key TMH outcomes.

Results: Each lexical item is elucidated by a definition, recommendations for assessment/measurement, and additional commentary on important considerations.

ATA practice guidelines for video-based online mental health services.

Table of Contents PREAMBLE SCOPE INTRODUCTION Internet-Based Telemental Health Models of Care Today CLINICAL GUIDELINES A. Professional and Patient Identity and Location 1. Provider and Patient Identity Verification 2.