Clinical psychology and the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods survey among members of the European Association of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment (EACLIPT)

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dc.abstract.otherBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people globally both physically and psychologically. The increased demands for mental health interventions provided by clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and mental health care professionals, as well as the rapid change in work setting (e.g., from face-to-face to video therapy) has proven challenging. The current study investigates European clinical psychologists and psychotherapists’ views on the changes and impact on mental health care that occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It further aims to explore individual and organizational processes that assist clinical psychologists’ and psychotherapists’ in their new working conditions, and understand their needs and priorities. Method: Members of the European Association of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment (EACLIPT) were invited (N = 698) to participate in a survey with closed and open questions covering their experiences during the first wave of the pandemic from June to September 2020. Participants (n = 92) from 19 European countries, mostly employed in universities or hospitals, completed the online survey. Results: Results of qualitative and quantitative analyses showed that clinical psychologists and psychotherapists throughout the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic managed to continue to provide treatments for patients who were experiencing emotional distress. The challenges (e.g., maintaining a working relationship through video treatment) and opportunities (e.g., more flexible working hours) of working through this time were identified. Conclusions: Recommendations for mental health policies and professional organizations are identified, such as clear guidelines regarding data security and workshops on conducting video therapy.
dc.affiliationInstytut Psychologii
dc.contributor.authorAsbrand, Julia
dc.contributor.authorGerdes, Samantha
dc.contributor.authorBreedvelt, Josefien
dc.contributor.authorGuidi, Jenny
dc.contributor.authorHirsch, Colette
dc.contributor.authorMaercker, Andreas
dc.contributor.authorDouilliez, Céline
dc.contributor.authorAndersson, Gerhard
dc.contributor.authorDebbané, Martin
dc.contributor.authorCieślak, Roman
dc.contributor.authorRief, Winfried
dc.contributor.authorBockting, Claudi
dc.date.access2023-03
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-05T13:28:08Z
dc.date.available2025-09-05T13:28:08Z
dc.date.created2022-11-21
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstract<jats:sec> <jats:title>Background</jats:title> <jats:p>The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people globally both physically and psychologically. The increased demands for mental health interventions provided by clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and mental health care professionals, as well as the rapid change in work setting (e.g., from face-to-face to video therapy) has proven challenging. The current study investigates European clinical psychologists and psychotherapists’ views on the changes and impact on mental health care that occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It further aims to explore individual and organizational processes that assist clinical psychologists’ and psychotherapists’ in their new working conditions, and understand their needs and priorities.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Method</jats:title> <jats:p>Members of the European Association of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment (EACLIPT) were invited (N = 698) to participate in a survey with closed and open questions covering their experiences during the first wave of the pandemic from June to September 2020. Participants (n = 92) from 19 European countries, mostly employed in universities or hospitals, completed the online survey.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Results</jats:title> <jats:p>Results of qualitative and quantitative analyses showed that clinical psychologists and psychotherapists throughout the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic managed to continue to provide treatments for patients who were experiencing emotional distress. The challenges (e.g., maintaining a working relationship through video treatment) and opportunities (e.g., more flexible working hours) of working through this time were identified.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title> <jats:p>Recommendations for mental health policies and professional organizations are identified, such as clear guidelines regarding data security and workshops on conducting video therapy.</jats:p> </jats:sec>
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dc.description.issue1
dc.description.physical1-21
dc.description.versionfinal_published
dc.description.volume5
dc.identifier.doi10.32872/cpe.8109
dc.identifier.issn2625-3410
dc.identifier.urihttps://share.swps.edu.pl/handle/swps/1743
dc.languageen
dc.pbn.affiliationpsychologia
dc.rightsCC-BY
dc.rights.questionYes_rights
dc.share.articleOPEN_JOURNAL
dc.subject.enpsychotherapy
dc.subject.envideo therapy
dc.subject.enonline therapy
dc.subject.enblended therapy
dc.subject.enclinical psychology
dc.subject.enCOVID-19
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dc.titleClinical psychology and the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods survey among members of the European Association of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment (EACLIPT)
dc.title.journalClinical Psychology in Europe
dc.typeJournalArticle
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