Technology-based suicide prevention: current applications and future directions.
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چکیده
This review reports on current and emerging technologies for suicide prevention. Technology-based programs discussed include interactive educational and social networking Web sites, e-mail outreach, and programs that use mobile devices and texting. We describe innovative applications such as virtual worlds, gaming, and text analysis that are currently being developed and applied to suicide prevention and outreach programs. We also discuss the benefits and limitations of technology-based applications and discuss future directions for their use.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association
دوره 17 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011