In a representative survey commissioned by health insurer Sanitas, 49% of Swiss people said they would describe online counselling as useful or very useful. According to the study by Intervista on behalf of Sanitas, published on Thursday, online services were seen by 50% as an option to bridge waiting times for in-person treatment with a therapist. The most important thing was that online services should be offered by professionals with a recognised qualification, respondents indicated. In contrast, the other half felt that online therapy lacked human contact, while online services not involving a specialist received the worst rating. + Read more: Swiss youths seek way out of mental health crisis According to the survey, online mental health self-tests and digital support tools were also well received. Just under 50% of respondents could imagine using such services. Who should pay? Respondents were divided on the question of who should cover the costs of online counselling. Around ...
