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This is the first book to thoroughly examine how early and easy access to the Internet and digital technologies impacts children and adolescents. Experts in the field examine the research that shows the social, cognitive, developmental, and academic problems that can result when children spend excessive time in front of screens. As a whole. the book provides an invaluable resource for those who need to assess, treat, and prevent Internet addiction in children and adolescents. Internet Addiction in Children and Adolescents: Provides tools that help predict a child’s level of risk for media-related problems. Examines how to diagnose and differentiate Internet addiction from other psychiatric...
Internet Addiction: A Handbook and Guide to Evaluation and Treatment "This book provides cutting-edge coverage by expanding the field to include specific problems such as online gaming, cybersex addiction, and gambling addiction. Its extensive attention to dealing with adolescents is essential, given the rapid rise in media and technology use by both Net Generation young adults and iGeneration teenagers. I am thrilled to have this invaluable, comprehensive, well-written resource for my own work and recommend it to people who need to understand this unique form of addiction." —Dr. Larry Rosen, Past Chair and Professor of Psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, author of ...
"The Double Sides of Technology" dives into the labyrinth of our growing dependence on the Internet, exploring how this ubiquitous tool has shaped today's society. Since its invention, the Internet promised a world of infinite possibilities, a space where knowledge and communication know no boundaries. However, as our daily lives become increasingly intertwined with the digital world, troubling questions emerge about its impact on our mental health, social relationships and productivity. This book unravels the phenomenon of Internet addiction, presenting comprehensive research on how constant connectivity is reshaping our lives in ways we are only beginning to understand. Through a detailed analysis of the underlying psychological and social dynamics, "The Double Sides of Technology" illuminates the challenges and opportunities that the digital age presents, offering a critical look at what it means to live in a hyper-connected world.
This title examines how Internet addiction affects individuals and society, investigates how people are working to adapt to a digital future, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue. Features include a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Este é o primeiro livro a examinar minuciosamente o impacto do acesso precoce à internet. Os autores, especialistas na área, abordam como o uso excessivo desses recursos por crianças e adolescentes pode acarretar problemas sociais, cognitivos, de desenvolvimento e acadêmicos, trazendo informações sobre prevenção, avaliação e tratamento desse problema tão atual.
This encyclopedia provides a concise introduction to the mental health topics of greatest concern to adolescents. It offers young readers the information they need to better understand mental disorders and the importance of psychological well-being. Addressing mental illness and prioritizing psychological well-being are important at any age, but the teen years present unique challenges. Hormonal changes, peer pressure, and the demands of school and a busy social life combined with many other factors put adolescents at high risk for mental health problems. Certain disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are particularly prevalent in this age group, as are risky behaviors like substance abu...
Esta obra surgiu como resultado de um grupo de estudos e discussões de casos clínicos na abordagem da terapia cognitivo-comportamental (TCC) composto por oito psicólogos, no período de dois anos. A obra traz histórias fictícias de casos clínicos envolventes no modelo de crônica escrito em primeira pessoa, cada capítulo foi escrito por um autor, e todo o trabalho foi discutido, criado em sincronia e conexão, de forma a possibilitar que os personagens de cada capítulo se relacionassem uns com os outros. Inclusive uma cidade cenário foi criada pelos autores em conjunto, e é mostrada durante as histórias. Os personagens trarão em suas histórias interações, conflitos e a percepção da necessidade de fazerem tratamento com psicoterapia. Durante cada história, é possível conhecer uma breve abordagem das técnicas da terapia cognitivo-comportamental e a estrutura tanto de uma sessão quanto do tratamento com psicoterapia. Portanto, este livro pode ser utilizado pelo público em geral tanto para lazer quanto para conhecimento, ou seja, incluindo profissionais psicólogos para aperfeiçoamento sobre a abordagem da terapia cognitivo-comportamental (TCC).
This volume was first published by Inter-Disciplinary Press in 2016. Today almost half of the global population is online and an estimated 3.2 billion people stay connected: falling victims to cybercrimes and cyberbullying; suffering from Internet Addiction and cyber-related disorders; cheated by other online users and haunted by their own past mistakes suddenly posted online. On the Internet every information may become a permanent record, following the users who were not aware of the consequences of their ‘click’ when they shared a photo, posted a text, or filled a form, not knowing who was on the other end. A friend of a cyber-friend may turn into a cyberbully, online love affairs may end in cyberstalking, sharing too much information may lead to cybercrimes, Internet frauds and identity thefts. Very often the recklessness or unawareness of Internet users make them vulnerable to all sorts of cyber abuse. How can we protect ourselves and make cyberspace a safer place? This interdisciplinary volume seeks to explore the practical dimensions of cyber threats and the changes cyber space brought to the social and cultural environment we have known so far.
Empowering strategies for anyone who works with children and teens on the spectrum. International best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Examples and stories bring the approaches to life, and detailed suggestions and checklists help readers put them to practical use. Temple Grandin shares her own personal experiences and anecdotes from parents and professionals who have sought her advice, while Debra Moore draws on more than three decades of work as a psychologist with kids on the spectrum and those who love and care for them. So many people support the lives of these kids, and this book is for all of them: teachers; special education staff; mental health clinicians; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; parents; and anyone interacting with autistic children or teens. Readers will come away with new, empowering mindsets they can apply to develop the full potential of every child.
A guidebook to beating internet addiction and screen overuse and for living a fuller life There’s no escaping it―we live in a digital world. We work, play, socialize, and learn online, and the Internet provides many amazing opportunities. Unfortunately, because of our basic biology, we’re all susceptible to overuse and addiction to screens. Video games, social media, porn, and even scrolling online, taps into that pleasurable dopamine reward system. So, when is it time to log off or put the phone down and get help? Overcoming Internet Addiction For Dummies gives you the information, resources, and the self-assessment tools you need to discover how much is too much, along with practical...