Download or read book Computer Technology and Methodology in Clinical Psychology Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine written by James H. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Information Technology Essentials for Behavioral Health Clinicians written by Naakesh Dewan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to be the premier resource for behavioural health clinicians who are considering adopting technology into their practice. Written by experts and policy makers in the field this book will be recognized as the gold standard. Other books currently in this field are extremely technical and are geared primarily to policy makers, researchers and informaticians. While this book will be a useful adjunct to that audience, it is primarily designed for the over .5 million behavioural health clinicians in the U.S. and the millions others around the world. Adoption of technology is slow in behavioural healthcare, and this book will enhance the adoption and utilization of various technologies in practice. I.T. vendors may also purchase this book for their customers.
Download or read book Technology and Methods in Behavioral Medicine written by David S. Krantz and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998-07-01 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an illustrative overview of some of the key methodological and technical innovations that form the cutting edge of current research in behavioral medicine. It is divided into three sections. Part I consists of six chapters describing the impact on behavioral medicine research of novel developments in diverse areas such as molecular genetics, neuroendocrine assessment, laboratory radionuclide measurement of cardiac function, and the development of electronic event monitors for measuring compliance with medication regimens. In addition, new applications of long-available assessment techniques in clinical neuropsychology to behavioral issues in cardiovascular disease are reviewed. Part II includes four chapters which review methods and programs of research dealing with aspects of the ambulatory monitoring of moods and behavioral activities in conjunction with a variety of physiological processes and/or disease states. Finally, Part III provides two chapters which focus on novel theoretical and/or conceptual approaches--instead of the typical methodological innovations--that have guided recent research in behavioral oncology and in cardiovascular disease and the clustering syndrome of cardiovascular risk factors that relate to insulin metabolism.
Download or read book Research in Mental Health Computing written by John H. Greist and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scholarly new book assesses the content, technologies, and methodologies of research into computer applications in mental health. Contributions by a host of professionals--including researchers, computer specialists, clinicians, administrators, and managers of mental health organizations--focus on the clinical applications of computers in the mental health field and the implementation and management of new technologies to facilitate clinical care. Practical recommendations are included in the area of research on mental health computer use. This book will clarify for you the major problem areas in mental health computer research, their readiness for study, and appropriate research methodologies. The text thoroughly explores the efforts needed to realize the potential of new technologies; technologies that will greatly facilitate clinical care and the management of patient populations.
Download or read book Mental Health Informatics written by Ardis Hanson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental Health Informatics offers a comprehensive examination of contemporary issues in mental health that focuses on the innovative use of computers and other information technology in support of patient care, education, services delivery, and research in the field of mental health services. This text deals with resources, devices, and formalized methods for optimizing the storage, retrieval, and management of information for problem solving and decision-making in mental health. Mental health informatics is an interdisciplinary field based upon computer and information sciences, the cognitive and decision sciences, public health and mental health (including epidemiology), and telecommunications. Researchers in informatics have discovered new methods and techniques to enhance health and mental health care, scientific and applied research, and education through information technology. The fourteen chapters are divided into four main parts, including: 1) an introduction to informatics, public health, and mental health; 2) an overview of the ethical, legal, services delivery, and organizational issues in data/records standards and technology adoption; 3) discusses research in today's online environment, addressing issues including research competencies, standards for literature reviews, constructing search strategies, and synthesizing findings; and 4) provides a discussion of the globalization of information and future issues in policy and practice in mental health informatics.
Download or read book Using Technology to Support Evidence Based Behavioral Health Practices written by Michael A. Cucciare and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-10-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of technology to provide cost-effective behavioral healthcare is emerging as a crucial aspect of treating a wide variety of behavioral health problems. However, many behavioral health providers lack the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate technology-based behavioral tools into their practice. In Using Technology to Support Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Practices, the authors help providers implement technology-based behavioral health practices in various healthcare settings and with various mental health disorders. Divided into two parts, the text first addresses specific disorders or problem areas, then presents issues concerning implementation and evaluating such tools in clinical practice and important ethical issues to consider when doing so.
Download or read book Technology and Mental Health written by Greg M. Reger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-12 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology and Mental Health provides mental health clinicians with expert, practical, clinical advice on the questions and considerations associated with the adoption of mental health technology tools in the computer age. Increasingly, clinicians want to use technology to provide clients support through smartphones and mobile applications or to reach clients in remote or rural areas. However, using these tools in practice raises many practical and ethical questions. The book explains current technological developments in therapy, including mobile apps, telemental health, and virtual reality programs. Each chapter gives real-world guidance on adopting and using technology interventions, and the book spans a wide range of populations. Providers are introduced to the evidence supporting various technology-based interventions and areas for future development. Combining theory, research, and case studies, this practical guide teaches clinicians how to integrate technology into therapeutic interventions with clients.
Download or read book Handbook of Integrative Clinical Psychology Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine written by Roland A. Carlstedt, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-12-14 with total page 910 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the long-awaited text on interdisciplinary treatment and assessment of, among other clinical topics, brain-derived behavioral, cognitive, and neurological disorders...." --Niels Birbaumer, PhD University of T ̧bingen, Germany Member of the German Academy of Sciences, Leopoldina "Gone is the unidimensional approach of the expert summarizing a topic from a single vantage point. Instead, the content shifts laterally, embracing not only interdisciplinary expertise, but an integrative way of thinking that transcends each discipline....What makes the Handbook so refreshing is that this cross pollination of ideas and approaches is more than novel theorizing. It offers clinicians a new way forward." --Anthony Feinstein, MD, MPhil, PhD, FRCP University of Toronto To maintain the highest standards, allied health care practitioners must keep pace with evolving trends in diagnostics, interventions, and methodologies. This book supports clinicians by disseminating important perspectives, research, and procedures. It provides an integrative roadmap that fosters interdisciplinary cooperation. Key Features: Presents reviews of research on a broad selection of clinical disorders Includes a wide range of established and emerging diagnostic and intervention approaches Discusses viable evidence-based alternative treatment methods Critiques certain approaches, paradigms, and practices that may need to be revised Includes contributions from renowned psychologists, psychiatrists, and researchers Clinicians, researchers, and students will find this book a valuable source for interdisciplinary practice and research. It facilitates a sorely needed move toward integrative practice in an era in which specialization pervades.
Download or read book Behavioral Healthcare and Technology written by Lisa A. Marsch and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book defines the state of scientific research focused on the development, experimental evaluation, and effective implementation of technology-based (web, mobile) therapeutic tools targeting behavioral health. Written by an expert interdisciplinary group of authors, Behavioral Healthcare and Technology defines the opportunity for science-based technology to transform models of behavioral healthcare.
Download or read book Computer Applications in Mental Health written by Marvin Miller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book describes computer programs designed specifically for mental health clinicians and their work. It examines a variety of computer resources and some of the latest developments in the field. Computer Applications in Mental Health provides examples of computer programs that have proved helpful in private practice and institutional treatment settings. Among the programs discussed in the book are those that have succeeded or failed within the large Veterans Administration computer system; a system designed to help choose the best reinforcers to use with patients in a behavioral program; a computerized self-administered screening battery in use in community health center settings; patient education programs useful in caring for the chronic mentally ill; and a reminder system for helping the hospital-based clinician meet paperwork deadlines. Encouraging mental health professionals to investigate the types of computer technology available to them, this book also stimulates further development and sharing of computer software. To enable readers to seek out more information on certain systems and programs, this book lists many computer resources. Several of the software packages evaluated are available on computerized bulletin board systems at no cost beyond that of a long distance phone call. Although Computer Applications in Mental Health is primarily for mental health clinicians, administrators and computer programmers within mental health settings can also find useful information in this book.
Download or read book The Evidence Based Practice written by Chris E. Stout and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-11-17 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), a trend started in the medical community, is rapidly becoming of critical importance to the mental health profession as insurance companies begin to offer preferential pay to organizations using it. Featuring contributions from top researchers in the field, this groundbreaking book covers everything from what EBP is and its relevance to behavioural health to specific models for application and implementation, building best practice protocols, and evaluating bottom-line effectiveness in your organization.
Download or read book Advances in Computer Based Human Assessment written by P.L. Dann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Web Based Behavioral Therapies for Mental Disorders written by Langrial, Sitwat Usman and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The treatment of mental disorders has changed with the evolution of new technologies. The use of the web and computing tools to treat mental illness provides the ability to reach a higher number of users with innovative and proactive interventions. Web-Based Behavioral Therapies for Mental Disorders is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on alternative technology-based approaches to the treatment and support of mental illnesses. Featuring extensive coverage on topics such as cognitive behavioral therapy, depression, and acceptance and commitment therapy, this book is ideally designed for researchers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinical scientists seeking current research on effective technological solutions for promoting well-being and meeting the needs for personalized health.
Download or read book Using Technology in Mental Health Practice written by Jeffrey J. Magnavita and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes technological advances that foster better access to mental and behavioral health care, improved treatment, and professional development for providers.
Download or read book Using Technology in Mental Health Practice written by Jeffrey J. Magnavita and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book presents some of the exciting new developments and evolving technologies in the field of mental and behavioral health. It is largely for mental health practitioners who already use technology for personal or professional purposes. The target audience includes scholars and practitioners who wish to become entrepreneurs. The book is organized into twelve chapters. Chapter one reviews the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health laws, ethical principles and enforceable ethics standards, and practice guidelines that are essential to successfully incorporating and managing the technologies available. Chapters two and three cover technologies whose main benefit is increasing access to mental health care. It covers telemental health care delivery, and behavioral and mental health apps. Chapters four through seven focus on specific technology-based treatments. It provides brief description on virtual reality psychotherapy, cranial electrotherapy stimulation, neurofeedback, and heart rate variability biofeedback. Chapter eight describes clinical measurement and patient feedback systems. Chapter nine is about technology-assisted deliberate practice for improving psychotherapy effectiveness. Chapter ten shows us how to use technology to advance the training, often without having to leave the office. Chapter 11 explores the topic of how technology creates new possibilities for entrepreneurship, offering a vehicle for innovation in mental health and opportunities for new business ventures to solve the problems the field faces. The final chapter presents a thought process practitioners can use when developing or expanding the scope of their practice via technology."--Preface (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).
Download or read book Computing in Psychology written by James H. Reynolds and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1987 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains detailed examples that are related to current psychological topics--includes simulations of perception, memory, personality processes, concept formation, a simple language parser, and problem solving--introduces the LISP language specifically for psychology students, with examples from psychology--provides skill development and emphasizes and reviews basic psychological topics, concepts, and methods--contains exercises which illustrate and extend all concepts and skills in each chapter.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Digital Technologies and Mental Health written by Marc N. Potenza and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital technology use, whether on smartphones, tablets, laptops, or other devices, is prevalent across cultures. Certain types and patterns of digital technology use have been associated with mental health concerns, but these technologies also have the potential to improve mental health through the gathering of information, by targeting interventions, and through delivery of care to remote areas. The Oxford Handbook of Digital Technologies and Mental Health provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of the relationships between mental health and digital technology use, including how such technologies may be harnessed to improve mental health. Understanding the positive and negative correlates of the use of digital technologies has significant personal and public health implications, and as such this volume explores in unparalleled depth the historical and cultural contexts in which technology use has evolved; conceptual issues surrounding digital technologies; potential positive and potential negative impacts of such use; treatment, assessment, and legal considerations around digital technologies and mental health; technology use in specific populations; the use of digital technologies to treat psychosocial disorders; and the treatment of problematic internet use and gaming. With chapters contributed by leading scientists from around the world, this Handbook will be of interest to those in medical and university settings, students and clinicians, and policymakers.
