About this Research Topic
We aim to capture the current state of research and weigh in on future trends and directions. Huge socio-politico-cultural transformations have been attributed to psychological processes unfolding online and on social media, making this an opportune time to compile a collection of high-quality, diverse articles that touch on various aspects of the online revolution as it pertains to mental health and psychology. We also aim to better understand the role of the rapidly evolving digital media and communication technologies in shaping and impacting user behavior and mental processes under an interdisciplinary scope.
This Research Topic seeks submissions that examine internet-related psychopathology and psychological well being. The scope is intentionally broad to reflect the richness of the field and its many understudied facets.
Besides clinical trials, we welcome systematic reviews and evidence-driven expert commentaries that critically assess the present state of the field and predict its evolution and course. While many articles in this Research Topic will focus on psychopathology, the psychological effects of internet-related technologies among individuals who cannot be considered mentally ill will also be considered.
*Disclosures: Dr. Aboujaoude is an adviser to Limbix Health. Dr. Kuss, Dr. Yao and Dr. Leung declared no potential conflict of interest
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