Problematic use of the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic: Good practices and mental health recommendations.
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Authors
Gjoneska, Biljana
Potenza, Marc N
Jones, Julia
Corazza, Ornella
Hall, Natalie
Sales, Célia MD
Martinotti, Giovanni
Burkauskas, Julius
Werling, Anna Maria
Walitza, Susanne
Zohar, Joseph
Menchón, José M
Király, Orsolya
Chamberlain, Samuel R
Fineberg, Naomi A
Demetrovics, Zsolt
Publication Date
2022-01Journal Title
Compr Psychiatry
ISSN
0010-440X
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
112
Language
eng
Type
Article
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VoR
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Gjoneska, B., Potenza, M. N., Jones, J., Corazza, O., Hall, N., Sales, C. M., Grünblatt, E., et al. (2022). Problematic use of the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic: Good practices and mental health recommendations.. Compr Psychiatry, 112 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2021.152279
Abstract
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accelerated spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus came jurisdictional limitations on mobility of citizens and distinct alterations in their daily routines. Confined to their homes, many people increased their overall internet use, with problematic use of the internet (PUI) becoming a potential reason for increased mental health concerns. Our narrative review summarizes information on the extent of PUI during the pandemic, by focusing on three types: online gaming, gambling and pornography viewing. We conclude by providing guidance for mental health professionals and those affected by PUI (with an outline of immediate research priorities and best therapeutic approaches), as well as for the general public (with an overview of safe and preventative practices).
Keywords
Problematic Internet Use, Addictive Behaviors, Online Gaming, Online Pornography, Online Gambling, Covid-19 Pandemic, Humans, Mental Health, Internet, Pandemics, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2
Identifiers
PMC8529894, 34700188
External DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2021.152279
This record's URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/332174
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