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Association between Tobacco Consumption and Problematic Internet Use and the Practice of Physical Activity in Spanish Adolescents

Scientific article

Abstract The practice of physical activity is a healthy habit that offers health benefits. In contrast, the lack thereof may be associated with an increase in diseases, even at an early age. The objective of this study was to analyze the...

Live com Especialistas – Dependência Digital em tempos de isolamento social – 27/04

Se por um lado as redes sociais e a internet em geral proporcionam maior liberdade de comunicação, por outro lado acabam afastando as pessoas do convívio mais íntimo. Pais e filhos, muitas vezes, vinham se comunicando por mensagens, estando os dois na mesma casa e separados por alguns poucos metros...

As redes sociais promovem constantes mudanças no comportamento da sociedade. Estamos todos conectados e buscando sempre atualizações de conteúdo a toda hora.

The Effectiveness of a Guided Internet-Based Tool for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety in Pregnancy (MamaKits Online): Randomized Controlled Trial

Scientific article

23 March 2020

Conclusions: Our study did show a significant reduction in affective symptoms in both groups, but the differences in reduction of affective symptoms between the intervention and control groups were not significant. There were also no...

Sober Social Networks: The Role of Online Support Groups in Recovery from Alcohol Addiction

Scientific article

12 November 2018

A recent study has analysed evidence for the value of online social networks in supporting recovery from alcohol addiction.

Positive engagement with supportive recovery networks can support effective and sustainable recovery.

The Increased Trend of Non-drinking Alcohol Among Adolescents: What Role Do Internet Activities Have?

Scientific article

1 February 2019

Is the increase in non-drinking amount adolescents linked with spending more time on the internet?

Internet-Delivered Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Scientific article

27 September 2018

Study examining the link between cognitive functioning and treatment outcomes of an internet-delivered intervention

Intervenções via Internet para redução do consumo de álcool entre universitários: uma revisão sistemática

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[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Identificar as principais modalidades de intervenções via Internet para limitar o uso de álcool por estudantes universitários e descrever os efeitos dessas intervenções sobre o consumo e as consequências do uso de álcool...

Alcohol Consumption Reduction among a Web-Based Supportive Community Using the Hello Sunday Morning Blog Platform: Observational Study

Scientific article

17 May 2018

ABSTRACT Background: Alcohol misuse is a major social and public health issue in Australia, with an estimated cost to the community of Aus $30 billion per annum. Until recently, a major barrier in addressing this significant public health...

Twelve Million Smokers Look Online for Smoking Cessation Help Annually

Scientific article

11 April 2018

Abstract Background This study quantified the potential reach of Internet smoking cessation interventions to support calculations of potential population impact (reach × effectiveness). Using a nationally representative survey, we...

A Web-Based Toolkit to Provide Evidence-Based Resources about Crystal Methamphetamine for the Australian Community

Scientific article

20 March 2018

ABSTRACT Background: The use of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and the associated harms for individuals, families, and communities across Australia has been the subject of growing concern in recent years. The provision of easily accessible...