by Nathan Driskell | Oct 1, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health
Chatbots are everywhere now. Teens use them for homework, for advice, and sometimes just for company. These tools can feel like safe listeners: always available, never judgmental. But recent tragedies have shown a darker side. In several cases across the United...
by Nathan Driskell | Sep 16, 2025 | Mental Health
This past week has been difficult for many with the assassination of Charlie Kirk by an evil terrorist. This act of terrorism was designed to spread fear and to silence opposition. It had another effect: to spread hate. The hate that led to the act now can spread to...
by Nathan Driskell | Sep 11, 2025 | Gaming Addiction
Energy drinks designed for gamers have become a booming industry, with brands marketing themselves as the perfect solution for focus, reaction time, and marathon gaming sessions. While these products appeal to millions worldwide, their long-term effects on health...
by Nathan Driskell | Aug 4, 2025 | Internet Addiction
We all know that the internet can be a powerful tool—but for some teens, it can become something they can’t live without. A recent scientific review in 2024 looked at how internet addiction affects the brains of teenagers. What the researchers found is both...
by Nathan Driskell | Jul 28, 2025 | Autism, Internet Addiction
In recent years, clinicians and researchers have raised growing concerns about a phenomenon known as Virtual Autism—a condition where children display autism-like symptoms seemingly triggered not by genetics or neurology, but by environmental factors, particularly...
