Internet Addiction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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