Telehealth and the Training of Clinical Psychologists in Post-COVID-19 Mexico

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the scientific literature and training experiences developed in Mexico concerning the training of clinical psychologists in telehealth, identifying the competencies and skills addressed in the available experiences and contrasting them with the competencies recommended in the literature for professional practice in the post-COVID-19 context. Method: A narrative review was conducted through a structured search of Scopus, PubMed, SciELO, RedALyC, and institutional repositories, considering publications from 2020 to 2025 related to telehealth, clinical training, and digital competencies. The search identified 18 documents, of which two empirical studies were selected for the specific analysis of telehealth training experiences in Mexico. Results and Discussion: The use of telehealth facilitated the continuity of psychological care during and after the pandemic, while simultaneously revealing gaps in digital competencies, clinical supervision, and ethical considerations. The training experiences evaluated in the studies focused on the development of clinical competencies through digital technological resources and incorporated various pedagogical and supervision modalities. Conclusion: Relevant institutional initiatives exist in Mexico, although they remain isolated and insufficiently standardized. Training models that formally integrate telehealth into the professional education of clinical psychologists need to be strengthened.