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Year: 2026

Studies Confirm Early Childhood Screen Time Leads to Mental Health Problems

Studies from around the world show an alarming drop in cognitive development from excessive early childhood screen time.

Building a Better Mouse-Free Trap

Addiction specialist and author, Hanna Pickard, proposes treatment based on responsibility without blame.

Massive Study Shows Stiff Rise in U.K. Pornography Addiction

A study involving nearly 3,000 licensed mental health therapists finds an alarming increase in pornography addiction.

Enlightenment Hides in Strange Places

For anyone who practices the art of stand-up comedy, self-awareness is probably the most valuable asset in their toolbox.

The Prevalence of Smartphone Addiction Among People With Mental Health Disorders

Two studies, one from Turkiye and one from Jordan, show a stunning correlation between smartphone addiction and other mental health disorders.

Is Food Addiction a Substance Use Disorder?

Scientific American interviews appetite neuroscientist Dr. Alexandra DiFeliceantonio about food addiction and eating addiction.