by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 3, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health
Doomscrolling feeds on a built-in negativity bias and the same intermittent rewards that drive gambling — which is why “just one more headline” quietly fuels anxiety, stress, and sleepless nights. In today’s digital age, the term...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 5, 2023 | Bible Scripture, Managing Stress
When the burden feels too heavy to carry alone, Scripture offers comfort and the reminder that you never are — seven verses on God’s power to restore mind, body, and spirit. Original Publication Date: March 5, 2023 Healing is a journey—one that...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 27, 2017 | Gaming Addiction
Millions in prize money makes the esports dream dazzling — but for the vast majority of teens chasing it, the real story is dropped schooling, no backup plan, and a gaming habit dressed up as a career. Original Publication Date: March 27, 2017 The alarm clock rings,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jun 3, 2016 | Internet Addiction
When summer frees up 12-16 hours a day, screens rush to fill them — here are five practical ways parents can curb a child’s slide toward electronics addiction, starting at home. Summer is here, and it is time for many children to binge on electronics for 12-16...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | May 31, 2016 | Autism
The final part of the autism treatment series: how to build a calm, low-stimulation space where an overstimulated child can finally focus and learn — and how to grow beyond it over time. In the last article of this series, joining and repetitive actions were...
