Telemedicine can widen access to depression therapy for seniors

Accessible therapy: Seniors who suffer from depression have been found to benefit from talk therapy via two-way video calls, especially those who also face mobility issues, say researchers. Photo: AFP Relaxnews

Talk therapy delivered by two-way video call helped older veterans with depression as much as in-person therapy sessions, a US study found. 

Many seniors face obstacles to getting help for depression, including mobility issues and fear of social stigma, researchers say, so telemedicine might expand their access to treatment.