Early-Childhood Smartphone Use Doubles Adult Mental Health Problems
A massive online assessment finds that a range of mental health problems are associated with early-childhood smartphone use.
Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Harm — Internet Addiction Goes Global
A major global study shows an increase in internet addiction and a correlation with anxiety, depression, and self-harm.
Does Short-Video Addiction Lead to Substance Use Disorders?
New research shows that short-video addiction erodes decision-making abilities, leading to greater substance abuse.
Is ChatGPT the World’s Worst Therapist?
It’s hard to imagine a worse idea for treating a mental health disorder than using a large language model (LLM) therapy chatbot.
Down a Rabbit Hole Toward AI Addiction
With help from The New York Times, we take a look at the growing problem of AI addiction.
Study Connects Childhood Trauma With Short-Video Addiction
A large study of college students in China finds a connection between short-video addiction and childhood abuse.