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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Published in:American Journal of Family Therapy Vol. 53; no. 3; pp. 346 - 362
Main Authors: Antoniac, Luisa-Diana, Huțul, Tudor-Daniel, Karner-Huțuleac, Adina, Huțul, Andreea
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Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd May/Jun2025
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        affil: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania
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        Internet addiction
        Psychotherapy
        Cognitive therapy
        Medical practice
        Adolescence
        Medical protocols
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      ab: 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.
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