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Information systems for mental health

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 April 2011

Francesco Amaddeo  and
Michele Tansella
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The use of information systems and computer science applications in the health sector is now entrenched and widespread. In mental health services there are the typical applications of information systems concerning administrative, clinical and research issues, as well as innovative applications concerning diagnostic procedures, self-help, communication and delivery of psychotherapy.

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Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences , Volume 18 , Issue 1 , March 2009 , pp. 1 - 4
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