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Chapter 12 – Cyberpsychology and Psychopathology<\/h1>\n\n\n

Technology is a really important part of today’s world and how we live our lives, enabling instant communication with friends and family. However, for some people, the Internet can be problematic. This chapter will look at how the Internet impacts mental health particularly in the arena of pathological Internet usage. It will also explore the topics of Internet addiction, social networking, online gaming, and mobile phone dependency and will look at therapeutic options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is Psychopathology?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n