On Wednesday December 7 th , 2022, GGTU hosted Dr. Cameron M. Clark., Ph.D., Psych. who presented during the webinar entitled “ Problem gambling and its relationship to major mental illnesses”. Problem gambling impacts various populations including those who experience mental illnesses. However, the experience of problem gambling may present differently in people who experience major mental illnesses. In this presentation, Dr. Clark presents a research article he co-authored titled “ A...

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334779116_Problematic_Internet_use_among_elementary_school_students_prevalence_and_risk_factors This study develops a new version of the problematic Internet use scale suitable for senior elementary school students. It includes six subscales: time management, compulsive Internet use, emotion adjustment influence, interpersonal and academic influence, preferred online social interaction, and daily life influence. This research utilized the survey...

https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/192/6/E136.full.pdf This was an article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal in 2020. The main key points are highlighted below. I think it's helpful for me to know that there is a dose-response relationship. In our current society it's not realistic to abstain from tech use or even social media in certain cases. Helping clients determine what dose still gives them benefits but without as much harm may be a helpful approach. KEY POINTS •...

This research study is about addressing loneliness and social isolation among older adults. It was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic to measure the impact of technology to address loneliness and social isolation. The results indicate a need for technology-assisted interventions to be designed and delivered with older adult’s values, motivations and capabilities in mind. The main findings of the study indicate: - Addressing loneliness and social isolation among older adults was a key...

I think it mimics a relationship breakup when a streak is lost. For some, streaks may indicate strength and commitment to a relationship and if the streak is lost for a variety of reasons, can be devastating for some youth. For others, letting go of maintaining streaks can be a major stress relief.

Source: The relationship between internet gaming disorder and psychotic experiences: cyberbullying and insomnia severity as mediators Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has not been directly linked to psychosis, however, the exposure to "insomnia and a toxic online environment with widespread cyberbullying" may "be associated with greater psychotic experiences (PE)". Through a study of 851 university students it was found that "25% of students were at risk of IGD, and 1.8% had an IGD". They...

Digital well-being: the relationship between technology use, mental health and interpersonal relationships https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/ n1/pub/22-20-0001/ 222000012024001-eng.pdf 25% of Canadians spent 20 hours or more, per week, using the internet those that spend more time on their smart phone, checking it more than once per hour, report lower life satisfaction and increase in mental health issues those connecting with friends and family online are more likely to spend time with friends...

This study explored social media's role in feelings of fear during COVID. 86% reported fear or panic (many females) regarding health information (misinformation) that was posted on social media. Levels of fear response differed by age and gender with more females reporting higher levels of fear, which can have implications on mental health.

Social media harms teens’ mental health, mounting evidence shows. What now? (sciencenews.org) -There is considerable scientific evidence of a causal relationship between social media use and mental health concerns. In particular anxiety and depression -Questions have been raised as to whether social media is the cause of mental health concerns or if youth who have pre-existing mental health concerns tend to use social media more frequently. -The article indicated that new studies must look...