Nancy M. Lorenzi - Böcker

This book will provide an overview of the state of the art in behavioral health care informatics as well as discussing the challenges on the horizon, such as organizational issues, human-centered issues, educating healthcare executives about technology issues, educating clinicians about behavioral informatics systems, and consumer issues. In addition to significant contributions by the editors, the book will contain contributions from a small number of acknowledged experts within their respective fields.As daily living becomes more stressful, socio-psychological or behavioral related problems become more intense. Informatics has the potential to transform the world of behavioral practitioners to enable them to assist people more easily. This book will focus on informatics-related topics that all disciplines connected to the behavioral health will find very useful for their day-to-day practice.

The successful implementation of health information systems in complex health care organizations ultimately hinges on the receptivity and preparedness of the user.

Edited by specialists in Health Informatics, this updated third edition includes a new section on Link2care and builds on the specifics of case studies to exemplify the various phases of introducing technological advancements into healthcare institutions.

The successful implementation of health information systems in complex health care organizations ultimately hinges on the receptivity and preparedness of the user.

The purpose of this book is to be the premier resource for behavioural health clinicians who are considering adopting technology into their practice. Adoption of technology is slow in behavioural healthcare, and this book will enhance the adoption and utilization of various technologies in practice.

Edited by specialists in Health Informatics, this updated third edition includes a new section on Link2care and builds on the specifics of case studies to exemplify the various phases of introducing technological advancements into healthcare institutions.

The purpose of this book is to be the premier resource for behavioural health clinicians who are considering adopting technology into their practice. Written by experts and policy makers in the field this book will be recognized as the gold standard. Other books currently in this field are extremely technical and are geared primarily to policy makers, researchers and informaticians. While this book will be a useful adjunct to that audience, it is primarily designed for the over .5 million behavioural health clinicians in the U.S. and the millions others around the world. Adoption of technology is slow in behavioural healthcare, and this book will enhance the adoption and utilization of various technologies in practice. I.T. vendors may also purchase this book for their customers.

The purpose of the Mental Health Practice in a Digital World: A Clinicians Guide book is to prepare clinicians to understand, critically evaluate, and embrace well-designed and validated technologies that have the potential of transforming the access, affordability, and accountability of mental healthcare. The reader will become aware of the practical applications of technology in mental health as well as research supporting information technology tools, policy debates. Each chapter contains either examples or scenarios that are relevant to the current practice of mental health care. Policy makers, application developers, scientists, and executives that have lead or supported the use of technologies in real world practice are chapter authors.  The goal for this book is to be the key resource for current and future mental health clinicians in the U.S. and around the world to become familiar with technology innovations and how they impact and improve clinical practice.