Description
Book SynopsisCyberpsychology (also known as Internet psychology, web psychology, or digital psychology) is a developing field that encompasses all psychological phenomena associated with or affected by emerging technology. Cyber comes from the word cyberspace, the study of the operation of control and communication; psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour.
There are a number of books available in the field of cyberpsychology, but few study the psychiatric aspects, ie, dealing with mental health problems arising from the misuse of cyberspace, for example internet addiction, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, cyberchondria, and revenge porn. This book is a guide to the diagnosis and management of such mental health issues.
Beginning with an overview of the structure and science of cyberspace, the next chapters discuss human development in the age of cyberspace and its impact on social structure and dynamics.
The following sections explore the various mental health problems, explaining their background, causes, treatment and prevention.
This book is an invaluable resource for anyone practising and training in mental health.
Key points
- Comprehensive guide to cyberpsychiatry for practising and trainee mental health professionals
- Covers many different issues including cyberbullying, cyberstalking and internet addiction
- In depth explanation of causes, treatment and prevention
- Discusses impact of cyberspace on human social structure and dynamics
Table of Contents
- Nature, Structure, Impact, and Science of Cyberspace
- Human Development in the Age of Cyberspace
- Impact of Cyberspace on Social Structure and Dynamics
- Cyberspace: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- Addictions to Cyberspace-I: Online Porn, Shopping, Gaming and Gambling
- Addictions to Cyberspace—Part Two
- Other Cyber-linked Pathologies
- Epidemiological Perspectives on Cyber-linked Behavior
- Assessment for Pathological Internet Use (“Internet Addiction”)
- Management Principles of Cyber-psychiatric Disorders in Clinical Setting
- Prevention of Internet-related Disorders
- Forensic Aspects of Cyberpsychiatry
- Research Methodology in the Digital Era
- Utilizing Cyberspace for Telemental Health Services: An Overview
- Future of Cyberpsychiatry: The Paths Ahead
