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Book SynopsisHow to use digital tools in children's mental health care according to the latest evidence * Expert authors examine the evidence-base * Provides hands-on exercises for selecting digital tools * Includes downloadable handouts and forms
Trade ReviewThis book is a valuable introduction and guide to the use of technology in mental health care with children. Many clinicians are already using technology in their sessions with mixed results - this book examines what works, offers practical tips, and will help them improve their practice.;Ken Ruggiero, PhD, Professor and SmartState Chair, Technology Applications Center for Healthful Lifestyles, College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.
Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Preface 1 Description 1.1 Terminology 1.2 Definition 1.3 Telemental Health 1.3.1 Nonpublic Facing Video Communication 1.3.2 HIPAA Compliance 1.3.3 HITECH Act 1.3.4 Reimbursement 1.4 Mobile (Mental) Health 1.5 Mental Health Apps 1.6 Digital Therapeutics 1.7 Stand-Alone Treatments 1.8 Digital Games 1.9 Augmented and Virtual Reality 1.10 Just-in-Time (Adaptive) Intervention 1.11 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 1.12 Psychological Interjurisdictional Compact 2 Theories and Models 2.1 Evidence-Based Practice 2.1.1 Cognitive and Behavioral Theories 2.2 Health Behavior Models 2.3 Technology Acceptance Model 2.4 Implementation Models 2.5 User-Centered Design 2.6 Models of Incorporating Digital Mental Health Tools Into Practice 3 Assessment and Treatment Indications 3.1 Case Conceptualization 3.2 Participants (Parent or Child) 3.3 Sociodemographic Factors 3.3.1 Socioeconomic Status 3.3.2 Age 3.3.3 Parent Gender and Family Structure 3.3.4 Race/Ethnicity 3.3.5 Sexual and Gender Minority Youth 3.3.6 Geographic Region 3.4 Technological Literacy 3.5 Attitudes 3.6 Disorder 4 Treatment 4.1 Methods of Treatment 4.1.1 Evidence Base for Digital Tools in Clinical Practice With Children 4.1.2 Integration of Digital Tools in Clinical Practice With Children 4.1.3 Security and Privacy With Digital Tools in Clinical Practice With Children 4.1.4 Ethical Issues With Digital Tools in Clinical Practice With Children 4.1.5 Cultural Considerations With Digital Tools in Clinical Practice With Children 4.2 Mechanisms of Action 4.3 Efficacy and Prognosis 4.3.1 Does Technology Increase Access to Children's Mental Health Services? 4.3.2 Does Technology Increase Engagement in Children's Mental Health Services? 4.3.3 Does Technology Improve Outcomes of Children's Mental Health Services? 4.3.4 Summary 4.3.5 Implementation Outcomes 4.4 Variations of the Method and Combinations With Other Approaches 4.5 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments 4.6 Multicultural Issues 5 Case Vignettes 6 Further Reading 7 References 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources
