Main description:

Cyberpsychology (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

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