ePsychology

ePsychology About technology in therapy

Tom Van Daele

Digital technology during psychological treatment: a curse or a blessing? Written in an accessible way Dos and don'ts for professionals

Technology forms an essential part of our lives. When we don’t feel right, our first idea is to look for answers or help online. Aid workers as well are using this technology more and more. Websites, apps, chatbots, wearables, games, virtual and augmented reality are all promising tools to help us deal with stress, depression, panic attacks, traumas, phobias and eating disorders. But where do these treatments originate from? And which ones are not just a hype, but also helpful?

This book tells intriguing stories that occur on the common ground of psychology and technology. It will inspire you to make use of this technology, for yourself or during your professional career as an aid worker.

170 x 240 mm | 128 pages | 39,900 words paperback | all rights available

Tom Van Daele is a clinical psychologist and leads the investigations held by the Institute for Expertise about Psychology, Technology & Society at Thomas More University College. His studies mainly treat the added value of technology to mental health.