Technology

Are you frustrated that you know people who need help, but you can’t do anything from your house? If you are feeling helpless as you scroll through your IG feed or see the news, finding ways to help others during this time can actually be beneficial to your sense of self and your mental health.

We have been inside for a month.  The honeymoon is over. Here are some ways that you can provide structure to your days and continue to be social even when you’re home alone.

Does video gaming cause violence? In this article originally published in Psychology Today, Response for Teens therapist Andrew Fishman, MSW, LSW shows that the research asks you to think again.

The good news is, we can do most anything more efficiently and connect with friends and family members 24/7 with the wonders of technology!  On the other hand, technology follows us everywhere; from brushing our teeth in the morning to turning in for the night.  There is, literally, no escape!  For tweens and teens, this sense of being attached to an “electronic leash” can have negative consequences, including bullying behavior, sexting, online dating, etc.  Know how to set reasonable boundaries around the use of technology in your family and you’ll be way ahead of the curve.