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Getting Honest with Ourselves About Our Online Behavior September 27, 2018 . 1 Comment
Each day, many of us spend countless hours and devote a great deal of mental attention to what we see happening online. While much of this time may be useful, functional, practical, and ... Read More
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Help! I Think I’m Addicted to Video Games September 10, 2018 . 1 Comment
Dear GoodTherapy, I work. I eat and drink. I play video games. I sleep. Then I repeat. Every. Single. Day. Three of these things are necessities, but the fourth—gaming—is not. But it ... Read More
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3 Steps to Help Children and Teens Make Smart Screen Choices March 13, 2018 . 1 Comment
Parents and children often seek help for issues technology has brought into their worlds. Some children may struggle with online bullying. Others may have been affected by sexting, which ... Read More
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Developing Digital Intelligence: An Adolescent’s Guide to Social Media May 9, 2017 . 6 Comments
As an adolescent, navigating the digital world can be both exciting and stressful. In a world where technology reigns, it is nearly impossible to avoid the draw of engaging with peers on ... Read More
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How to Be More Mindful (and Smart!) with Your Smartphone February 2, 2017 . 8 Comments
Have you ever reached for your phone to look up something that feels urgent, only to quickly become distracted by three new texts and notifications from multiple apps? You may never get ... Read More
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Are Social Media Hurting Your Relationship? January 17, 2017 . 8 Comments
Social media have taken the world by storm. Many people spend a large portion of their days tweeting, texting, and checking their Facebook accounts. Adolescents tend to spend even more ... Read More
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Six Questions Could Test for Social Media Addiction November 7, 2016 . 3 Comments
Six simple screening questions can test for social media addiction, according to James Roberts, PhD, a marketing professor at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Roberts ... Read More
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Internet Addiction May Indicate Other Mental Health Issues September 22, 2016 . 5 Comments
New research suggests internet addiction might be an early warning sign for additional mental health conditions. Participants in the study who demonstrated an addiction to the internet ... Read More
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Just Be, Don’t Do: How to Experience More by Doing Less August 1, 2016 . 11 Comments
Productive and meaningful time management is a highly prized skill, but failing to make space in your day for unscheduled time may have a direct and negative effect on your sense of well-being. ... Read More
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Am I Addicted to Porn? Is Porn Addiction Even a Thing? May 6, 2016 . 10 Comments
Thank you for your candor. You raise some interesting points, and I’ll do my best to answer them. First of all, I want to stay out of the controversy of whether pornography use is addictive. ... Read More
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Managing Screen Time for Teens with ADHD: 2 Paths to Success January 29, 2016 . 12 Comments
Do you have a teen with attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) who would spend 24 hours a day on his or her phone, tablet, computer, video game system, or other electronic device if he ... Read More
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How Much Screen Time Should My Child Get? A Parent’s Guide June 25, 2015 . 10 Comments
There is no greater challenge for parents today than managing their children’s use of technology. Children are using electronic devices from early ages at rates that are hard for many ... Read More