Religiosity was linked with fewer mental health and addiction problems, but much of that advantage was tied to a stronger sense of purpose and healthier digital habits. People reporting more meaning in life, less social media use, and less exposure to graphic or hateful online content generally showed lower psychological vulnerability. Because the study captured one period in time, it cannot prove cause and effect, but the findings...
SINGAPORE – When a teenager battling gaming addiction was referred to counsellor Daniel Wong, it was clear to him that the problem went beyond excessive screen time. Showing signs of anxiety and depression, the teenager struggled to cope in school. He shut himself off from the outside world, only immersing himself in his games. Mr Wong, who is with Touch Community Services, says: “It was tricky and I...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Imagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do – no phone, no music, no external distraction. In a well-known 2014 study, many participants found that task so challenging that they chose to press a button to give themselves an unpleasant electric...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Millions of people now turn to artificial intelligence chatbots with questions they once reserved for therapists, doctors, or close friends. They ask about anxiety, depression, loneliness, and even suicidal thoughts, often because the technology is available instantly and without the cost or wait of a traditional appointment. Two researchers at West Virginia University say that convenience comes with important limitations. Dr. Wanhong Zheng, professor, WVU...

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