Cyber Wellness: Internet addiction and prevention: A guide for practitioners

Cyber Wellness is an important topic today. The rapid evolution of technology has led to tremendous growth in the number of Internet users. Along with it came the issue of problematic Internet practices which negatively impact the psychological and behavioral well-being of users. This book outlines THREE types of preventive interventions, namely Psychological Intervention Program – Internet Use for Youth (PIP-IU-Y), Online Pornography Viewing for Youth (PIP-OP-Y), and Online Gaming for Youth (PIP-OG-Y). Specifically, it aims to reduce maladaptive psychological and behavioral symptoms in association with problematic internet usage. The interventions aspire to remedy this global issue by integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology approaches to promote healthier internet usage habits and behaviors. Each chapter describes a fundamental principle of internet issues and how it relates in practice to become an effective practitioner helping students and clients. These fundamentals are illustrated through original research works, experimental studies at multi-sites, statistical analysis on data collection, reporting results and program session details. The findings of these studies provide empirical support for the efficacy of the designed programs in forestalling symptoms of PIU in adolescents. These preventive programs, share hopes and light with many parents, educationists, mental health care practitioners and decision-makers in building flourishing and resilient future leaders. This book complements existing research and practical knowledge, paving the way forward toward fostering exemplary cyber wellness in global communities.