by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | May 11, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
One of the most pressured student populations is paying a measurable price for social media — but the surprising finding isn’t about screen time alone. It’s about what they’re actually doing on their phones. A new study published on May 10,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Apr 22, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
It isn’t the wasted time that harms you most — new research reveals the hidden chain reaction that turns endless scrolling into loneliness, anxiety, and a measurable drop in happiness. A new study published in The Journal of Psychology on April 21, 2026, reveals...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Apr 21, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
The damage from too much screen time is real — but new research shows it’s also surprisingly reversible, with measurable gains in mood, focus, and sleep in as little as one week. Most conversations about smartphones and mental health focus on the damage these...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Apr 20, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
The courts say addiction; the science says “not yet” — but the compulsive patterns harming real people are already here, whatever label we eventually agree on. The landmark verdict finding Meta and YouTube liable for addicting a young woman to their...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 23, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
One Oakland courtroom is about to decide whether tech giants knowingly engineered addiction in children — and its verdict could shape thousands of cases still waiting in line. A major legal showdown involving some of the world’s most powerful technology...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 17, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Teens check their phones on average 64 times a school day — and new research shows the cost isn’t just lost lessons, but lasting damage to attention and impulse control. A new study published in JAMA Network Open on March 9, 2026, reveals a striking and...
