Internet and clinic psychology: A review of cyber-therapies

Abstract

Cyber-therapies, being psychological interventions by means of the Internet, are transforming into a complement for and an alternative to traditional attention, and are beginning to show effectiveness. Unfortunately there are few publications on the subject in the Spanish language. Thus this review proposes arguments justifying the use of cyber-therapies, and defines some terms needed to understand them. Subsequently we point out their advantages and disadvantages; the issues to be considered for their implementation, as well as the areas where they have been used. Along these lines, this review provides an ample, updated and introductory overview of the subject of e-therapy associated with clinical psychology.