There have been many studies linking video gaming to depression, anxiety and social phobia in children, teens and adults. If you have searched the internet and found this article then you are probably one of the countless people who have seen negative mental health effects of excessive gaming on their Read more…
Parents often ask me how long is OK for children to play video games. The answer is, it depends. It depends on the age of the child, the type of game, other issues the child may have, what time of day they are playing, and whether or not their gaming Read more…
If your child plays video games on a traditional console, computer, tablet, or their smartphone, they are not alone. In the US, about 90% of children and adolescents play video games; of this group, 65% of males and 35% of females are daily video game players. The majority of players Read more…
How Violent Video Games Can Affect Altruism & Empathy The American Psychological Association (APA) cites violent video games as a significant risk factor for aggression, selfishness, and indifference in children. In fact, according to the APA Task Force, there is a relationship between violent video game exposure and increased negative Read more…
I have many clients who worry that they (or their children) might be addicted to technology. Smartphone addiction, internet addiction, and video game addiction are becoming more and more common. In this article, I’ll touch on the question of how technology use affects the brain. But first, let’s talk a Read more…
Do you, your child, or someone you know have a problem with excessive gaming? If so, you are not alone. Millions of gamers have a hard time putting down the controller. Video games can suck you in, preventing you from performing tasks, going to or doing well at work or Read more…
Have you ever considered sending your child for evaluation for screen addiction? If so, you are definitely not alone. Video games, smartphone apps, movies, youtube videos, tablets, and computers are commonly and frequently used. There does come a point where the use of these technologies becomes problematic, and can sometimes Read more…