Why Autistic Kids Are More Vulnerable to Screen Addiction (And What Parents Can Do About It)

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jun 23, 2026 | Autism, Internet Addiction

The tablet meltdown isn’t defiance — it’s a brain doing exactly what its wiring asks, and understanding why is the first step to actually helping. You already know the scene. The tablet has been on for two hours, dinner is ready, and the moment you ask for...

Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Anxiety in Medical Students

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | May 11, 2026 | Internet Addiction

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,...

Why TikTok Makes You Anxious, Lonely, and Unhappy

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Apr 22, 2026 | Internet Addiction

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...

The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Less Screen Time

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...

Is Social Media Really an Addiction? What Science Says

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...

Big Tech Faces Children’s Addiction Claims in Court

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...