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Telemental health appointments have become a more popular platform for counseling, allowing individuals to overcome personal struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chad Sanders, clinical psychologist at Palouse Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, said he conducted all his counseling appointments online when the pandemic began. Now, 85-90 percent of his counseling sessions are conducted virtually. All age groups have been suffering from the effects of the pandemic and telemental health allows people to receive counseling regardless of where they are, he said. There are some positive aspects that come with using telehealth, Sanders said. Individuals who normally would not be able to visit a clinic still have the opportunity to meet with their providers, like those who have recently undergone surgery and are in recovery. ....