The Power of Telehealth in Rural Idaho

Life Support is switching gears this week to discuss an important growing topic: Telehealth! We spoke with Dr. Susan Rhodes about her experience with the challenges and benefits of providing behavioral health services through telehealth in rural areas, the effects of technology, video games, and social media on teens mental health, and the importance of meeting individuals in their communities and environments to provide effective care.

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Host: Rachel Blanton, Elise Winbrock

Guest: Susan Rhodes

Music and Editing: Anthony Leon

This episode of Life Support is presented by Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization and is funded by GRITTE as part of a grant presented by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.