EC Psychology And Psychiatry

Guest Editorial Volume 9 Issue 2 - 2020

Internet-based Therapy for the Treatment of Addictions in Syria!

Dalia Saleh1,2 *

1Philosopher Doctor, Second Degree Specialist in Neurology, Full Professor and Researcher, International Center of Neurological Restoration (CIREN), Havana, Cuba
2Counseling Psychology, Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria
*Corresponding Author: Dalia Saleh, EA4430 CLIPSYD, UFR SPSE, Paris Nanterre University, Nanterre, France and Counseling Psychology, Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria.
Received: December 31, 2019; Published: January 23, 2020



Internet-based therapy or Interest in technology-based interventions has proven itself as a new treatment modality for psychological disorders and health issues [1].

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Dalia Saleh. “Internet-based Therapy for the Treatment of Addictions in Syria!” ”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry  9.2 (2020): 01-04.