### Question
How does INDIAN HEALTH CARE define telemental health?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 1667a*, **telemental health** is defined as:

> the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance mental health care, patient and professional-related education, public health, and health administration

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1667a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-INDIAN HEALTH CARE > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS > Part B-Indian Youth Suicide Prevention**

