Can Playing Video games make you Smarter?
OPINION: Research highlights six key principles for better learning. By Dr. Richard E. MayerProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of California If you spend more than an hour a day playing video games,…
Are our Smartphones Afflicting us all with Symptoms of ADHD?
Anecdotal evidence suggests the pervasiveness of smartphones is making us increasingly distracted and hyperactive. By Dr. Kostadin KushlevAssistant Professor of PsychologyGeorgetown University Introduction When was the last time you opened your laptop midconversation or brought…
To Improve Digital Well-Being, Put Your Phone Down And Talk To People
New tools to help people use their smartphones in less detrimental ways are a good start, but could be even better at protecting users’ well-being. By Dr. Kostadin KushlevAssistant Professor of PsychologyGeorgetown University Introduction Apple…
Online Therapy Having its Moment
Because of COVID-19, more and more therapists are turning to telehealth counseling and finding help. Could this be the wave of the future? By Dr. Nicholas JoycePsychologistUniversity of South Florida Introduction The coronavirus…
Therapy on the go: People are Tapping Apps for Mental Health Care
How do mental health apps compare to in-person therapy? A social worker and expert on technology and human services explains. By Dr. Lauri GoldkindAssociate Professor of Social WorkFordham University Introduction It might be surprising to think about browsing…
Interactions Between Mindfulness and Modern Technology
A focus on redesigning and creating technology to improve the wellbeing of its users. Introduction Mindfulness and technology is a movement in research and design, that encourages the user to become…
