Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

February 26, 2020

A Novel Approach of Consultation on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Related Psychological and Mental Problems: Structured Letter Therapy

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  • The author describes the difficulties of accessing timely psychological intervention during the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly when patients are under quarantine. He suggests a potential method to address this issue via what is described as “Structured Letter Therapy”. 
  • The author emphasizes that this method is meant for brief consultation only, and is not an appropriate modality for conventional psychological counseling. It also carries the risk of being unable to respond to psychological crises and would not be recommended for acute issues. The method should be further standardized, but may be a way to assist with access to care.

Xiao (Feb 25, 2020). A Novel Approach of Consultation on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Related Psychological and Mental Problems: Structured Letter Therapy. Psychiatry Investigation. https://doi.org/10.30773/pi.2020.0047