🧠 What is Telepsychology and how does Virtual Care work?

Virtual mental health care is commonly known as telepsychology . Based on the American Psychological Association (APA) , we define telepsychology as the delivery of psychological and neuropsychological services through the use of secure technological platforms.

This includes videoconference sessions, communication via email and secure messaging, or digital resources (such as this article). Communication can be:

  • Synchronous: In real time (live video call).

  • Asynchronous: Information shared in advance for analysis.

⚖️ Ethics and Legality in Online Consultations

At Neuropsyedu , we understand that virtual care is not exempt from the rigorous ethical standards of our profession. Your safety is our priority.

In the Panamanian context 🇵🇦, our practices are strictly governed by:

  1. Panamanian Code of Ethics (Resolution No. 001-2019 CT/PS).

  2. Technical-Administrative Regulations for Mental Health (MINSA Resolution 637, 2023).

🤔 Why choose Virtual Psychological Care?

You might be wondering: Can technology really facilitate my mental health process? The answer is a resounding yes. Telepsychology eliminates barriers and is an ideal option if you experience:

✅ Mobility or Access Difficulties: If you live far from urban areas, have chronic illnesses that make transportation difficult, or simply want to avoid city traffic. ✅ Emotional Barriers: Ideal for people with diagnoses such as social anxiety , agoraphobia, or certain conditions that make initial in-person attendance difficult. ✅ Technology Preference: Especially effective for teenagers and young adults who feel more comfortable and open interacting through digital media.

💻 Key benefit: Facilitates psychoeducation, guidance, neuropsychological assessment and clinical intervention for both the patient and their family members, from the comfort of home.

📋 Requirements for a Successful Virtual Consultation

To guarantee the quality of care (similar to in-person care), both the professional (Mario Pimentel or Susan Navarro) and the client must ensure:

  1. Basic Technical Knowledge: Experience using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom, Meet, etc.).

  2. Private and Secure Environment: It is essential to be in a quiet place, without noise or interruptions, guaranteeing the confidentiality of the session.

  3. Stable Connectivity: Good internet connection, camera and audio working properly.

👉🏼 Note regarding children and adolescents: Currently, our Telepsychology service is open to adults and adolescents (with parental consent). For children , we suggest an initial interview with the parents to determine if the virtual modality suits the child's needs or if a hybrid approach is required.

🔎 Remote Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessments

As a comprehensive center, we offer standardized tests that can be administered remotely with high reliability. These tools allow us to perform accurate diagnoses without you having to travel.

🔹 For Behavior and Emotions

  • BASC-3 (Behavior and Emotion Assessment System):

    • For whom? Parents, teachers and patients (8-18 years old).

    • Objective: Comprehensive measurement of behavioral and emotional areas for primary prevention.

  • CECAD (Clinical Educational Questionnaire for Anxiety and Depression):

    • For whom? Children (7+ years), teenagers and adults.

    • Objective: To detect anxiety, depression, worthlessness or irritability, suggesting the need for psychotherapy (e.g., Cognitive-Behavioral).

  • BYI-II (Beck Inventory for Children and Adolescents):

    • For whom? Self-report (7 to 18 years).

    • Objective: Evaluates depression, anxiety, anger, disruptive behavior and self-concept (self-esteem and skills).

🔹 For Personality and Psychopathology

  • MACI-II (Millon Clinical Inventory for Adolescents):

    • For whom? Teenagers (13-18 years old).

    • Objective: To evaluate personality patterns, deep concerns, and clinical syndromes.

  • MCMI-IV (Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory):

    • For whom? Adults (18+ years).

    • Objective: In-depth analysis of personality and psychopathology in adults.

  • 🔹 Neurodevelopment and Executive Functions

    • ATTENTION (Attention and Executive Functions Assessment Questionnaire):

      • For whom? Family and school (children and adolescents).

      • Objective: To assess attention span, impulse control and executive functioning in everyday environments, supporting the detection of ADHD.

  • SCQ (Social Communication Assessment):

    • For whom? Family members.

    • Objective: Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), evaluating social interaction and communication.

🔹 Other Areas (School and Vocational)

  • Explore (Vocational and Professional Guidance):

    • For whom? Teenagers (12+) and adults.

    • Objective: To define professional interests (Scientific, Artistic, Social, etc.) in order to choose a career or high school track.

  • AVE (Bullying and School Violence):

    • For whom? Children (7+) and teenagers.

    • Objective: To detect psychological indicators of bullying or school harassment.

🧠⚡️ Online Cognitive Rehabilitation: NEURONUP

We don't just assess, we also intervene. We use NEURONUP , a leading platform for professional cognitive stimulation.

  • It allows for personalized telerehabilitation .

  • We can measure your progress in real time.

  • We adjust the exercises according to your results to maximize functional recovery.

📅 Schedule your virtual appointment today!

Don't let distance be an obstacle to your mental well-being. At Neuropsyedu , Mario Pimentel and Susan Navarro are ready to assist you with the same warmth and professionalism as always.

📩 Email: administracion@neuropsyedu.com 📲 WhatsApp: +507 6535 6362 🌐 Website: www.neuropsyedu.com