Category: Video Game & Social Media Addiction
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I want to share something deeply personal and professionally significant. For three years, I was embedded in a mental health department, collaborating with psychologists and psychiatrists to explore the impacts of digital media on our minds. What I discovered was both fascinating and alarming, prompting me to coin the term “digital sugars” to describe how…
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As a parent and a professional deeply involved in understanding child development, I’ve found myself grappling with the effects of media on young minds. If you have children, you’ve probably heard of Cocomelon. It’s one of the most popular YouTube channels for kids, with over 184 million subscribers. It’s colorful, fast-paced, and entertaining, and it…
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most widely discussed and diagnosed conditions affecting children today. Yet, despite the significant attention and resources dedicated to managing it, ADHD rates continue to climb, leaving many parents and healthcare professionals searching for answers. In this article, I delve into the causes and treatment strategies for ADHD, informed…
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Video games are a significant part of modern life, captivating millions of people worldwide, from young children to adults. As someone who has spent over thirteen years studying the effects of personal technology and media on mental health, I’ve seen both the positive and negative sides of gaming. With a background in neuroscience and mental…
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As one of the co-authors of Digital Drugs Struggle for Connection: Social Media & Video Game Addiction, I want to share why this book is so critical in today’s digital age. Alongside my co-author, Dr. Jeffrey Hansen, we bring over 55 years of combined clinical expertise to address the alarming impact of excessive screen use…
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As a physician and neuroscientist, I’ve been deeply intrigued by the rapid increase in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses in recent decades. Autism is a complex condition influenced by genetic, environmental, and biological factors, yet these factors have not changed significantly since the 1970s. Autism rates were 1 in 10,000 kids in the 1970s, but…