Editorial

Authors

  • Carmela Mento Department of Biomedical, Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4611-3740
  • Federica Papa University of Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13129/2612-4033/0110-4241

Abstract

Issue 5 (1-3) of the Journal of Clinical and Developmental Psychology (JCDP) provided valuable insights for clinical practice. These included the support offered by new technologies for therapy and well-being promotion, as well as disease-related factors that should be considered in lifelong prevention and well-being promotion practices. The presented papers addressed several key themes. The dynamics of neurodevelopmental disorders were explored, with a focus on childhood. In the area of technology, the importance of virtual reality to improve cognitive, social, and behavioral skills was highlighted, as well as the use of a mobile phone app to provide digital and relational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and the elderly. From a risk prevention perspective, the issue provided useful insights into media use and its association with negative developmental outcomes, with a focus on adolescence.

Author Biography

  • Carmela Mento, Department of Biomedical, Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina

    Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at University of Messina, Clinical Psychologist, PhD in Psychiatric Sciences, Jungian Analyst at CIPA and International Association for Analytical Psychology, IAAP Member. Supervisor of clinical psychodiagnostic practice in Healthcare settings, Clinical Psychologist at Psychiatric Unit, Policlinico University Hospital of Messina, Italy. Member of the Réseau Universitaire de Recherche Européen et International Méthodes Projectives et Psychanalyse. Author of scientific articles  in clinical psychology field, focused on psychological diagnosis and assessment in healthcare settings, mental health, psychosomatic illness,  risk of suicide, obesity and related treatments, autism spectrum disorders in adults, psychopathology and personality disorders, women's mental health.

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Published

2024-06-07

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1,2,3 (2023)

Section

Articles

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