Get Answers on Whether Social Media Helps or Hinders RecoveryAddiction Recovery, Culture & Media, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 25, 2020Technology can be a double-edged sword. Some studies report the hazards of technology and cell phone use while others say social media makes people feel better. With recovery-oriented social media and addiction recovery apps growing, we spoke to David Sack, MD, who is board certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine and chief medical…
Internationally Renowned Technology and Addiction Expert to Host Webinar for Therapists on Digital Life and Social MediaElements NewsBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 1, 2014On Oct. 8, internationally renowned technology and addiction expert Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, will conduct a free webinar on therapysites.com on the rapid integration of digital technology into everyday life and how therapists can respond to the constantly shifting challenges confronting them.
Teens More Likely to Smoke, Drink If Facebook Friends DoAdolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 23, 2013Teens who see pictures of their friends smoking or drinking alcohol on their Facebook or other social media pages are more likely to smoke and drink themselves, according to a new study from the University of Southern California.
Alcohol Industry Using Facebook to ‘Groom‘ YouthsCulture & MediaBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 27, 2013Facebook is a great tool to use to stay connected and promote your business, but should it be used to lure a target market not yet old enough to purchase a product? According to researchers, that’s what is happening as alcohol companies leverage the social media platform to nurture a new generation of drinkers. According…
New Scale Determines Your Social Media Dependency on FacebookAddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 18, 2012Psychologists now say Facebook addiction is a real problem and it can now be measured.
A Downside of Facebook for Teen Mental Health?Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 31, 2011Teenagers get sick of “old folks” telling them Facebook is a bad influence. They’re right, in part. Social networking sites keep teens connected to friends, give shy kids a shot at a social life, encourage teens to show empathy, and help teens express themselves.
