Internet addiction is a serious health problem affecting people from all walks of life. In this groundbreaking book, Dr Jamie Wilson answers questions that millions of people worldwide are asking themselves as they, their loved ones, peers, or co-workers struggle with internet addiction.
Based on extensive research of the actual questions that affected individuals ask themselves, their peers, families and co-workers, Dr Wilson has mined the latest clinical research, technology trends and his own experience as a clinical psychiatrist treating individuals with internet addiction.
He trained as a psychiatrist at Imperial College in London, UK and has worked in other forms of addiction treatment centers including alcohol and substance misuse units both in the UK and Melbourne, Australia. He is a member of the UK Royal College of Psychiatrists and registered with the UK General Medical Council. Dr Wilson also has masters degrees from the London Business School and University of California at Berkeley.
Given his clinical experience as a psychiatrist, knowledge of emerging internet technologies and skills in appraising clinical research, he is uniquely placed to write the forthcoming guide “Internet Addiction: Your Questions Answered”.