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Doomscrolling: What it is and how to stop
February 7, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Doomscrolling means constantly consuming negative news online, even when it makes you feel bad about yourself and the world. Here’s how to kick the habit.
15 best mental health apps for 2024
January 2, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Apps can’t replace professional therapy, but they can offer extra support for your mental health. From a sea of options, here are our favorites for 2024.
Social media and mental health
December 11, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Social media is a powerful tool that can affect your mental health in positive and negative ways. Find out how to use it healthfully and responsibly.
Are video games actually bad for you?
November 17, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Video games offer some mental health benefits, but excessive gaming can lead to anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Find out how much is too much.
Can video games help level up therapy for kids?
November 3, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Josué Cardona, MS
Though gaming isn’t free of risk, some video games used responsibly in therapy—and played at home with family—can benefit kids and their mental health.
Digital technology and mental health
October 9, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Digital technology has become an essential part of daily life. Learn about the positive and negative effects it might be having on your mental health.
Should we all quit social media?
September 29, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley
More people are opting out of digital life for their mental health. But leaving social means you’ll need to find other ways to stay connected and informed.
How VR therapy can help you face your fears
August 15, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Virtual reality therapy can help treat conditions like anxiety, but only with the right supervision. Elizabeth McMahon, PhD, explains the benefits and risks.
Could your next therapist be a chatbot?
August 15, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Chatbot apps offer free, accessible mental health support—but they may cause more problems than they solve, explains Emma Bedor Hiland, PhD.