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Addressing Internet Addiction Among Adolescents: A Literature Review and a Proposal of Guidelines for Psychotherapists and Mental Health Workers.

Internet addiction represents one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary society, particularly among adolescents, with treatment approaches in mental health lacking standardization. This study proposes guidelines that psychotherapists and mental health workers can utilize as foundational pr...

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Publicado en:American Journal of Family Therapy Vol. 53; no. 3; pp. 346 - 362
Autores principales: Antoniac, Luisa-Diana, Huțul, Tudor-Daniel, Karner-Huțuleac, Adina, Huțul, Andreea
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd May/Jun2025
Materias:
Internet addiction
Psychotherapy
Cognitive therapy
Medical practice
Adolescence
Medical protocols
Psychoeducation
Conceptual structures
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Sumario:Internet addiction represents one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary society, particularly among adolescents, with treatment approaches in mental health lacking standardization. This study proposes guidelines that psychotherapists and mental health workers can utilize as foundational principles in their tailored interventions. By synthesizing existing literature, the study explores common therapeutic techniques to construct a comprehensive framework applicable to clinical practice. This paper introduces a structured, 20-session intervention guide for addressing internet addiction among adolescents, grounded in an extensive review of current research.