On 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 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.
Facebook 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…
Psychologists now say Facebook addiction is a real problem and it can now be measured.
Teenagers 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.