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Six Questions Could Test for Social Media Addiction
November 7, 2016 .
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Six simple screening questions can test for social media addiction, according to James Roberts, PhD, a marketing professor at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Roberts ... Read More
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Just Be, Don’t Do: How to Experience More by Doing Less
August 1, 2016 .
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Productive and meaningful time management is a highly prized skill, but failing to make space in your day for unscheduled time may have a direct and negative effect on your sense of well-being. ... Read More
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Best of 2013: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for Addiction
December 6, 2013 .
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Addiction occurs when a person becomes physically or psychologically dependent on a substance, thing, or activity, generally leading to withdrawal symptoms when it is unavailable. Many ... Read More
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Is ‘Friending’ Your Ex on Facebook a Good Idea?
July 17, 2013 .
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An old high school classmate posed the question on his Facebook feed a few days ago: “Should we friend our exes on Facebook or is it equivalent to cheating?” Since couples therapy is ... Read More
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The Psychology of Online Role-Playing Games
May 27, 2013 .
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While traditional video games typically require only brief periods of investment from players and don’t involve developing a new persona, online role-playing games tend to be much ... Read More
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Five Reasons Porn Can Hurt Your Love Life January 9, 2013 . 3 Comments
According to comScore, which measures Internet traffic, 66% of Internet-using men between the ages of 18 and 34 look at online pornography at least once a month. Does it really matter if ... Read More
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Addiction to Cybersex and Internet Pornography February 23, 2012 . 15 Comments
I am getting asked more about cybersex and online pornography addiction from therapists. It seems to be a growing problem in their practices. I thought I would address some of the fundamentals ... Read More
