How does social media and gaming affect athletes’ performance?
Using social media or playing video games for just 30 minutes causes enough mental fatigue to impair athletic performance.
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Understanding ADHD and Why it’s Commonly Found with Internet Addiction
Often our clients are unaware that they have ADHD and when they’re finally able to receive a diagnosis and treatment, they often see their internet or video game use subside to a more manageable level as well as see improvements in their academic or professional performance and in their relationships.
Therapist Training Series: Teen Online Dating
Part 2 of a therapist training series on true digital natives. The first people in history born into an established, online, social structure. They are now coming of age and the rituals and unspoken social rules around family, friendship, and dating are changing in their wake.
Changes in social media posts can be warning sign
Digital Media Treatment & Education Center co-founder Tracy Markle was interviewed in 2013 for a Boulder Daily Camera article about how social media content can provide warning signs of emerging mental health issues of its users. Eight years later, it remains one of our most viewed pages.
Facebook Makes Us Sadder And Less Satisfied, Study Finds
Researchers say Facebook use can lead to a decline in happiness and satisfaction. Facebook’s mission “to make the world more open and connected” is a familiar refrain among company leaders. …
