Results Reaffirm That Education Leaders Value Online Counseling
Alternatives as Staffing Shortages Persist
LEHI,
Utah, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eLuma,
a leading teletherapy provider of end-to-end student services for
special education and mental health, releases new insights from a
survey of education professionals who have previously implemented
virtual therapy in their own schools or districts. The results show
81.5% of respondents see virtual therapy as better than or equal to
in-person care and cite convenience and reliability as two main
benefits.
"Virtual therapy services are an effective
way to ensure students have access to the quality care they need,
and eLuma is well-equipped to lead the way as more schools adopt
this approach."
Recent data shows that 70% of schools have seen an increase in
the number of students seeking help with their mental health, a
problem elevated by a severe lack of access to mental health
resources. This surge is intensified by a shortage of mental health
resources, with schools nationwide reporting a deficit of over
100,000 mental health staff in 2023. Compounding the issue, many
schools face additional staffing challenges due to the upcoming
ESSER funding expiration.
Andy Myers, CEO of eLuma,
emphasized the critical need for reliable alternatives to in-person
services. "As schools and districts are forced to address staffing
and capacity challenges, administrators must find trustworthy
partners with flexible solutions to maintain key resources for
their students," Myers stated. "Virtual therapy services are an
effective way to ensure students have access to the quality care
they need, and eLuma is well-equipped to lead the way as more
schools adopt this approach."
Key insights from the eLuma survey include:
- Improved Scheduling: 61% of respondents reported that virtual
therapy facilitated better alignment of therapy sessions within the
school day.
- Addressing Staffing Shortages: Over 45% indicated that virtual
therapy helped resolve staffing shortages and reduce burnout.
- Support for Rural Schools: 75% of rural schools stated that
virtual therapy significantly offset the absence of qualified
professionals, a figure more than three times higher than that of
urban schools.
With over a decade of experience in teletherapy servicing over
50,000 students in 500 schools and districts, eLuma seeks to
improve student outcomes nationwide by providing staff with
professional development and caregiver training, virtual counseling
services, and a digitally integrated student management system.
To read the full survey results, please visit
https://eluma.com/blog/teletherapy-in-k-12-schools-insights-from-elumas-comprehensive-survey.
About eLuma
eLuma is a leading teletherapy provider of end-to-end student
services for special education and mental health. The company's
virtual, school-based solutions help staff properly assess
screening and intervention needs, proactively manage support
services, and evaluate progress made toward student goals.
Leveraging a national network of licensed providers and an
innovative service platform, eLuma delivers high-quality,
cost-effective online therapy. Since 2011, eLuma has been a trusted
partner for nearly 500 K-12 school
districts, committed to improving student outcomes and empowering
school staff. For more information, visit eluma.com.
Media Contact
eLuma, eLuma, +1 608 218 5066, madison.lee@finnpartners.com,
https://eluma.com/
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