Benefits of In-Person Interaction vs. Virtual Therapy

In-person interactions provide significant mental health benefits, even when with someone unwanted, compared to virtual interactions. Children who were in a household full of unwanted relatives during lockdowns showed better mental health compared to isolated children. In-person therapy is considered more effective than virtual therapy, particularly for kids and the socially phobic generation. Zoom or text therapy might not be beneficial for anxious individuals, as self-focus in therapy is questioned by some.