E-Therapy for Substance Abuse and Co-Morbidity

John S Wodarski editor Sarah V Curtis editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG

Published:23rd Dec '14

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E-Therapy for Substance Abuse and Co-Morbidity cover

This brief provides an overview of the emerging field of Electronic Therapy, E-Therapy, with a specific focus on alcohol and substance abuse. Understanding barriers that prevent individuals from seeking necessary mental health treatment is at the center of the development and analysis of practice models of care. Geographic location, transportation, language barriers and other situations contribute to difficulties in obtaining adequate treatment for mental illness. E-Therapy eliminates these barriers by administering counseling and mental health services through audio or audiovisual means. This brief examines E-Therapy best practices as they apply to alcohol and substance abuse intervention and prevention.         

“It does offer some important wisdom regarding the use of information technology for social workers involved in treatment and service delivery. Most importantly, it emphasizes the need to incorporate knowledge and applications of e-therapy into graduate student education and training programs. … relevant for psychologists, particularly those in training and their teachers.” (Patrick M. Flynn and Jennifer Pankow, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 60 (50), December, 2015)  

ISBN: 9783319123752

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1533g

78 pages

2015 ed.