by Nathan Driskell | Mar 17, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A new study published in JAMA Network Open on March 9, 2026, reveals a striking and troubling pattern: teenagers are spending more than 2 hours a day on their smartphones. Led by Dr. Eva H. Telzer and researchers from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, the...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 16, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Indonesia has become the latest country to take a major stand against the dangers of social media for children. On March 6, 2026, Meutya Hafid, Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, signed a sweeping government regulation banning children...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 3, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Forensic psychologist Takanori Endo has raised concerns about the phenomenon he describes as “digital brainwashing,” particularly focusing on its impact on children and young people. In an article on Japan Today, Endo elaborates on how our engagement with...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 2, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A recent study published in Addictive Behaviors Reports reveals a concerning link between problematic TikTok use, social anxiety, and daily cognitive errors. The research led by Yao Wang at the University of Macau, alongside colleagues from Germany and China,...
by Nathan Driskell | Feb 25, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Three weeks without a smartphone can have a more significant positive impact on mental health than two weeks of vacation, according to experts at a recent symposium titled “Mobile Addiction” held at the Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna. The discussion, led...
by Nathan Driskell | Feb 18, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Mindfulness Meditation as a Treatment for Internet Gaming Disorder A recent study published in *Translational Psychiatry* explored the impact of mindfulness meditation (MM) on individuals diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and depression. Conducted by a...
