When an adult or child starts playing excessively, they may develop many traits that look like depression including: Isolating themself to their room Becoming irritated easily Loss of friends Problems sleeping Physical deconditioning including weight gain or weight loss During excessive and problematic video game play, people may also start Read more…
Video games have become part of normal life for our youth, particularly for young males aged 8-12 and up. Problems begin when video games and screen time start to interfere with school performance, daily chores, family relationships, and friendships. What can you do to get your child to play less 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…
The Negative Effects of Internet Addiction in Adolescents As Internet creator Tim Berners-Lee states, “…people growing up with the Web…take the power at their fingertips for granted.” And with this power comes reliance on the technology as it becomes more and more an extension of oneself. The term “Internet Addiction” is 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…
Smartphone addiction is becoming more prevalent as we rely more and more on our phones. It makes sense. Smartphones are a cultural staple now. In a 2018 Pew Research report, it was revealed that 77% of Americans own a smartphone compared to just 35% in 2011. They’ve taken the world 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…