What is Text Message Therapy? A New Mental Health Solution in Pakistan by SehatYab

Going to a mental health specialist and having a conversation with them is not everyone’s cup of tea. Most people with mental health issues tend to develop a sense of social anxiety. They are unable to hold proper conversations with their acquaintances, let alone discuss their feelings with a complete stranger, such as a psychologist. That’s when the text message therapy comes in handy!

This is a newly developed approach in which the licensed therapist engages in a conversation with the patient. There is a use of encrypted messaging that is entirely secure and we-protected. A third-party person can’t have access to them.

SehatYab is a groundbreaking online platform in Pakistan that provides text message therapy to its patients. From real-time chat to encrypted messages, it involves them all. 

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Effectiveness of Text Therapy

Well, though a lot of people think text therapy may not be as effective as in-person, regular therapy, that’s not the case. According to various studies, test therapy is substantial in reducing suicidal thoughts amongst patients with depression. At that point in life when they wanted to talk to someone, a text message conversation saved their lives. Talking to a trusted person, you can call them/a psychologist, when you have intense PTSD or an anxiety attack, can help you deal with a weak moment.

This way, it can be said that text therapy may be as effective as the regular/traditional form of therapy. 

• Helps Avoid Geographical Barriers And Scheduling Obstacles

Some people think it is even better than the traditional form of therapy as it lets the patients communicate from anywhere, pulling out the issues of geographical barriers and scheduling obstacles that make typical therapy difficult to have

• Provides A Chance Of Self Reflection

Written messages are always better than what you speak! When you write a message, you are able to be thoughtful while expressing yourself. It also gives you a better level of self-awareness and reflection. 

Written messages often allow clients to express themselves more thoughtfully and deliberately, leading to deeper self-awareness.

• Can Revisit Past Conversations

When compared to one-on-one therapy sessions that gets done after a specific period, you can revisit the past conversations with the therapist when its through messages (unless the therapy session is recorded). This way, its possible for you to re-read the motivating and encouraging messages sent by your therapist and have a good feeling about yourself. 

• Offers A Good Frequency In Conversation

One-on-one therapy sessions are scheduled. It is very uncommon of mental health specialists to be available for all patients at all times. On the other hand, the frequency of text messages with the psychologist is not limited. Whenever you are down or have negative emotions, you can text your therapist and discuss your matter immediately. Hence, the frequency in conversation would be more than what you have in the regular therapy sessions. 

• Manages Anxious Speaking

A lot of people dealing with mental health issues have major anxiety when it comes to speaking up their minds. It is tough for them to phrase their feelings and pour their hearts out to the therapist. However, when it comes to writing the problem down, things get a lot more clear and articulate. 

• Suitable For Those With Limited Mobility

Some mental health patients also have physical disabilities, which makes their mobility limited. This limitation in mobility could also be owing to the geographical differences and the unavailability of a vehicle. Message therapy helps avoid all these issues and makes therapy a lot more convenient and feasible. 

• An Affordable Option

Text message therapy is always affordable when compared to regular therapy. There are no convenience costs or fuel spending involved. All you need is a phone for it to work for you.

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SehatYab And Text Message Therapy

In Pakistan, SehatYab offers a text message therapy option to mental health patients who are unable to attend regular therapy sessions. If you are someone who is more comfortable with writing than speaking and needs privacy, this text message therapy is definitely for you. It provides you the convenience of connecting with a mental health specialist at your own convenience and comfort. By sharing your thoughts, concerns, and goals with the psychologists at SehatYab through messages, you’ll be able to work on your mental health and thrive in life.