Technology Archives

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What is digital self-harm, and why are teens doing it?

May 26, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

In an alarming new trend, teens are posting harmful content about themselves online. Learn more about this behavior and how to find support and treatment.

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Parenting Self-Harm Social Media Suicide Technology Teens

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Are video games actually bad for you?

April 14, 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.

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Addiction Behavior Disorder Habits Screen Time Self-Help Technology Video Games

Everyone’s a TikTok therapist

March 7, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Bonnie Zucker, PhD

TikTok shines a spotlight on mental health, but it can lead to faulty self-diagnosis. Bonnie Zucker, PhD, explains how to use the app while doing no harm.

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Apps Culture Self-Diagnosis Social Media Technology Therapy

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Doomscrolling: What it is and how to stop

March 1, 2023 | 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.

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Anxiety Habits Social Media Stress Technology

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Can therapy help when it’s not your own?

February 21, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Podcasts like “Dear Therapists” let millions of listeners experience therapy firsthand—kind of. Are these shows for real, and do they really help?

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Culture For Therapists Podcasts Talk Therapy Technology

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7 simple steps to a digital detox

February 17, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

A digital detox can help you gain control over your technology intake so you can feel better. Here’s how to design your own detox in seven easy steps.

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Addiction Internet Screen Time Social Media Technology

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Why people ghost (and how to get over it)

February 9, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Ghosting happens all the time, but it can still feel awful. Explore the reasons why someone might suddenly cut off communication—and how to move past it.

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Couples Culture Dating Family Friendship Grief Guilt Loneliness Passive-Aggression Personality Traits Relationships Self-Help Shame Society Stress Technology

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Teletherapy and the promise of access

January 25, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Once hailed as the path to accessible mental health care, has teletherapy really opened any doors? Tuera Holland, LMSW, explores its advantages and limits.

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Online Therapy Technology Telehealth Teletherapy

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12 best mental health apps for 2023

January 12, 2023 | 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 2023.

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Apps Resources Technology Telehealth

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Could your next therapist be a chatbot?

December 22, 2022 | 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.

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Accessibility Apps Artificial Intelligence Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Technology