Sep 10, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher A study, published just last week, sheds new light on the relationship between video game addiction and mental health diagnoses. Researchers followed nearly 4300 pre-teens and teens for 4 years and asked: Are preexisting mental and emotional...
Aug 27, 2025
By Kerry GallagherIn a broadly reported, but small, research study led by MIT, 54 adult subjects were divided into 3 groups and each was asked to create an essay based on a prompt. In the first session, the groups were prescribed the following: Group 1: Participants...
Aug 20, 2025
By Kerry GallagherIn a new and large-scale analysis of the impact of screen time on emotional health of children, researchers reviewed 132 long-term studies including a combined 300,000 subjects. The findings of this deep and broad examination of research include:...
Aug 13, 2025
By Kerry GallagherAmericans are facing a barrage of scams, according to new research from Pew. Over 60% of Americans say they are receiving scam phone calls, emails and text messages at least weekly. Roughly 1 in 3 receive scam phone calls and emails daily. And 1 in 5...
Aug 6, 2025
By Kerry GallagherWe first reported on AI companions in our weekly Digital Wellness Tips in April and Common Sense Media has released new research on teen use. AI companions are artificial intelligence platforms designed to provide companionship and social...
Jul 22, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher Last month, the American Psychological Association released a health advisory about the impact of artificial intelligence on adolescent mental health. Here are a few highlights from the report by topic: Simulated Human Relationships: “Adolescents...
