by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 2, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
New research ties problematic TikTok use to rising social anxiety and the everyday memory slips that wreck your focus — all driven by the fear of missing out. A recent study published in Addictive Behaviors Reports reveals a concerning link between problematic TikTok...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 2, 2026 | Autism, News
For many autistic children, toothbrushing is a daily battle of sensory and motor hurdles — but the right strategies can turn it from a meltdown into a manageable routine. Good dental hygiene is essential for everyone, but for families with children on the autism...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 25, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Experts say three weeks without your phone can do more for your mental health than a two-week vacation — a striking claim from a field now treating phone use as genuine addiction. Three weeks without a smartphone can have a more significant positive impact on mental...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 23, 2026 | Mental Health, News
An 11-year-old shot his adoptive father after being sent to bed — and the internet rushed to blame his Nintendo Switch. The real story is far more complicated, and far less certain. In what could only be considered a tragedy, an 11-year-old boy shot his father in the...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 18, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A new clinical trial shows mindfulness meditation doesn’t just ease the symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder — it measurably rewires the brain regions that drive compulsive use. Mindfulness Meditation as a Treatment for Internet Gaming Disorder A recent study...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 17, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A new term is emerging for an old trap — “reel addiction,” the compulsive pull of endless short-form video, now affecting nearly one in six young people and plenty of adults too. With the rise of digital media access, a concerning trend is emerging among...
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