Internet
The Internet enhances the therapeutic possibilities of computers by offering feedback of therapists and more tailor-made treatment. A number of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have shown that Internet-based treatment is more effective than no-treatment and as effective as face-to-face treatment.
Internet Addiction is a broad term covering a wide-variety of behaviors and impulse-control problems. Qualitative results gleaned from this study suggest that five specific sub-types of Internet addiction could be categorized: Cybersexual Addiction - compulsive use of adult web sites for cybersex and cyberporn.
The workshop’s objective was to review current tools and resources available to NIMH investigators to assess and implement Internet intervention efforts and to identify the need for NIMH to refine those resources and tools and/or develop new ones for future research.
The Internet is a great resource for all of us and useful for learning or play. A person can: Have access to a variety of exciting games, and other forms of entertainment. Get to know other parts of the world, its peoples, and customs without leaving home, Get “late breaking news” as it happens, Complete high school, degree, and other courses on the Internet and never enter a classroom.
