In April, we explored five creative ways to help clinicians keep kids and teens engaged in telebehavioral health sessions, from emoji check-ins to teen-led agendas. We also journeyed to remote island communities, where hybrid care models and community-driven workflows are redefining what’s possible with virtual care.

Finally, we posted a three-part series on telehealth policy—offering a roadmap for moving from ad-hoc practices to intentional strategies, with insights on designing strong policies and turning them into real-world care.

Enjoy your readings!

Success with Telebehavioral Health: 5 Tactics to Keeping Kids Engaged

Engaging teens in virtual behavioral health sessions requires more than just screen time — it takes intention, flexibility, and the right tools. This article explores five actionable tactics clinicians can use to foster trust and connection, from pre-session pings and playful activities to emoji mood check-ins and teen-led agendas.

Bridging the Distance: Telehealth for Unbridged Islands

Telehealth isn’t just helpful in remote island communities — it’s essential, and success depends on far more than just connectivity. This article explores how hybrid care models, community-powered workflows, and resilient infrastructure can bring equitable, high-quality virtual care to even the most isolated corners of the map.

The Architecture of a Modern Telehealth Policy

In part two of our telehealth policy series, we unpack six essential elements that transform reactive guidelines into a resilient, future-ready framework. Explore how these building blocks can elevate consistency, safety, and quality in virtual care.

Turning Your Telehealth Policy Into Real-World Care

In the third article of our Telehealth Policy series, we move from planning to action. A strong telehealth policy defines what should happen — but operationalization defines how it actually does. Discover four proven strategies for bringing your telehealth policy to life through workflows, training, auditing, and culture.