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7 simple steps to a digital detox

March 12, 2025 | 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.

Are video games actually bad for you?

May 4, 2024 | 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.

Best mental health apps for 2025

January 31, 2025 | 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 2025.

Can video games help level up therapy for kids?

May 15, 2024 | 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.

Could your next therapist be a chatbot?

May 4, 2024 | 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.

Digital technology and mental health

May 4, 2024 | 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.

Doomscrolling: What it is and how to stop

May 16, 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.

Everyone’s a TikTok therapist

May 16, 2024 | 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.

How much screen time is too much?

May 10, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

Too much screen time can have a variety of negative effects, but there are healthy ways to limit your screen time and enjoy it too.

How VR therapy can help you face your fears

May 16, 2024 | 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.

Social media and mental health

November 20, 2024 | 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.

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