MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'internet addiction'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:13:00 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130828&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Finternet-addiction-treatment-a-systematic-review%2F Buffer In previous posts I already expressed my doubt about this phenomenon: Internet Addiction. The biggest problem with studies defining a new syndrome is usually that they don’t use validated diagnostic tools but mostly some severity scale. Internet Addiction is not clearly defined in the recent scientific publications and research. Some researchers have adapted substance use disorder, while others reference pathological gambling, resulting in an inconsistent definition of Internet addiction. Being as it is, therapeutic research was done with such a creaky concept as Internet Addiction is. A recent systematic review according to the CONSORT statement has recently been published. In this review of 8 treatment studies several key limitations were found. inconsistencies in the definit... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130828 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:36:49 +0100 5130828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696686&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F10%2Fvirginia-heffernan-on-internet-addiction%2F I’ve been saying it for as long as it’s been around — “Internet addiction” is an unhealthy focus and fascination on the technology, as though it caused people to enjoy spending time interacting with it. If people are using the Internet to socialize — on Facebook, Twitter, etc. — how can we turn around and characterize that as a bad thing? Would we engage in the same negative characterization if we were referring to someone who simply did this over the telephone? Or face-to-face? Of course not. And that’s the disconnect that happens when psychologists throw out these not-well-thought-out terms to describe something they are concerned about. They turn it into a dysfunction through inadequate and poorly theorized labels, that then get picked up ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696686 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:29:57 +0100 4696686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656839&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F13%2Four-brains-on-technology%2F Is technology taking over our lives? Or do some people just make choices with regard to choosing technology over interacting with their family and friends? I don’t believe that “technology” can take over our lives — unless we choose to let it. So it was with interest that I saw a lengthy article written over at the New York Times, “Hooked on Gadgets, and Paying a Mental Price.” I was going to comment earlier on the article, thinking it was going to be this thoughtful, in-depth look at how technology is impacting people’s lives for both the positive and negative. Instead, it appeared to be some sort of story revolving around a guy called Kord Campbell and his family. Kord apparently has a hard time prioritizing things in his life — to the poin... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656839 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:21:44 +0100 3656839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3636026&cid=t_174514_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FW7QXXmjN2Dw%2F Internet addiction is a growing problem across the world. Anyone with a so called addictive personality may develop any other addiction including the internet. People recovering from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency and compulsive gambling may be in danger of developing Internet Addiction. Via: Online Nursing Programs See also Internet Addiction My First Year in Recovery Undrunk; A Skeptics Guide to AA Smoking and Erectile Dysfunction What Blog Readers Read Hazelden and HCIBooks Online Spirituality Books Inspirational Books Love & Relationships Books Addiction & Recovery Books (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3636026 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:50:00 +0100 3636026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3569806&cid=t_174514_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Finternet-addiction-is-real%2F2010.05.16 Internet addiction is becoming a major problem, and it’s less and less surprising when reports focusing on this issue are being published. Lately, the New York Times came up with the analysis of a recent study: Researchers at the University of Maryland who asked 200 students to give up all media for one full day found that after 24 hours many showed signs of withdrawal, craving and anxiety along with an inability to function well without their media and social links. Susan Moeller, the study’s project director and a journalism professor at the university, said many students wrote about how they hated losing their media connections, which some equated to going without friends and family. I did some research and browsed the website of Microsoft’s Internet Addiction Recovery Program. (... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3569806 Sun, 16 May 2010 20:00:34 +0100 3569806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185633&cid=t_174514_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcomputer-addiction%2F What are physical or medical problems associated with Computer Addiction? Being addicted to the computer also can cause physical discomfort or medical problems such as: Carpal Tunnel syndrome (pain, numbness, and burning in your hands that can radiate up the wrists, elbows, and shoulders) Dry eyes Backaches Severe headaches Eating irregularities, such as skipping meals Failure to attend to personal hygiene Sleep disturbances Who is most at risk for Internet addiction? According to the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery, Internet addiction affects people of varying ages, cultural backgrounds, occupations, and educational levels. The following problems are likely triggers for internet addiction: Triggers for Internet Addiction Substance Abuse Over half of Internet addicts suffer from... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185633 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:58:44 +0100 3185633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752045&cid=t_174514_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpatients%25e2%2580%2599-texting-is-testing-dentists%25e2%2580%2599-patience%2F The Chicago Dental Society ran a Facebook poll back in June/July: Is cell phone texting by patients in the dental chair a problem for the dental care team? Four out of five responding dentists said that their patients do text in the chair, and nearly half of those dentists gave a hearty “yes!” in regards to texting causing a problem. Oddly enough, about a third of the responding dentists revealed that they post their “no cell phones/mobile device” policy for patients to see. One dentist said that patients sometimes sit up during treatment to answer a cell phone call. Not all dentists think texting is a problem. Kids, for example, who are occupied with texting may feel more at ease during treatment. And kids, as you know, can text with their eyes closed, so they don’t even have to... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752045 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:43:57 +0100 2752045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727101&cid=t_174514_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2F1st-u-s-rehab-center-for-internet-addicts%2F Are you addicted to the internet? Not sure? Well, according to reSTART, the first US rehab center for Internet Addiction,  if you have  5 or more of the following signs and symptoms, the answer is probably yes So, go ahead and check it out. Think about your internet and computer use and then answer yes or no to the following:    Failed attempts to control behavior  Heightened sense of euphoria while involved in computer and internet activities Craving more time on the computer and internet Neglecting friends and family Feeling restless when not engaged in the activity Being dishonest with others Computer use interfering with job/school performance Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of behavior   Changes in sleep patterns Physical changes such as weight gain ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727101 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:06:42 +0100 2727101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724910&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2F23%2Fsxsw-2010-from-freud-to-facebook%2F SXSW is a huge multi-week festival held annually in Austin, Texas, one that I’ve been attending and presenting at regularly over the past decade. The festival features three main components — SXSW Interactive, SXSW Film, and SXSW Music. The largest part is, by far, the music component, but the Interactive component has grown substantially as well, largely due to its popularity amongst young web designers, developers and social media enthusiasts. In the past, I’ve talked about topics covering e-health, social media, Health 2.0, and where mental health fits into all of this. For SXSW 2010, Dr. Keely Kolmes (twitter) and I have proposed a panel called “Psychology and the Internet: From Freud to Facebook:” With the popularity of online social networks and services... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724910 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:34:49 +0100 2724910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2637861&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F24%2Ffriday-flashback-for-july-24-2009%2F While visiting family over the weekend, I thought you might enjoy these classic entries from our past. 10 Years Ago on Psych Central When Tragedy Provides My essay about the Columbine tragedy, which also just celebrated its 10 year anniversary a few months ago. Tragedy reminds us that we’re human and gives us a chance to reconnect with one another. But nothing can make sense of tragedies such as Columbine. 5 Years Ago on Psych Central Drug Maker Acknowledges Misleading Claims In case you thought that some pharmaceutical companies’ recent problems with telling the whole truth about their drugs is something new, I noted 5 years ago when Janssen admitted that it minimized some of the potential side effects of its drug, Risperdal. According to the story, “the FDA determine... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2637861 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:06:10 +0100 2637861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365128&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F23%2Fcreate-your-own-mental-disorder%2F Unbelievably, we reported earlier this week that 1 in 12 teens may be addicted to video games. I say “unbelievably” because the research that comes to this stunning conclusion lacked a certain… validity. As Dr. Cheryl Olson noted succinctly on Game Politics: The concern here is labeling normal childhood behaviors as “pathological” and “addicted.” The author [Iowa State University's Prof. Douglas Gentile] is repurposing questions used to assess problem gambling in adults; however, lying to your spouse about blowing the rent money on gambling is a very different matter from fibbing to your mom about whether you played video games instead of starting your homework. So in other words, you can create your own Instant Mental Disorder ™ by simply... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365128 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:50:21 +0100 2365128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348542&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F17%2Fmoms-internet-addiction%2F In a fluff piece Parenting magazine recently published (and which was picked up by CNN below), moms are apparently “at risk” for a non-existent mental health concern. How one can be at risk for something that doesn’t exist and that no doctor can diagnose is beyond me. But Rachel Mosteller apparently glosses over that point in suggesting that using the Internet while trying to keep your sanity as a stay-at-home mom can amount to “Internet addiction.” Look, you have to start getting alarmed: These moms are contributing to a growing global addiction. There’s a movement among psychiatrists to recognize Internet addiction as an official mental disorder (just like alcohol dependency). And a recent Stanford University national survey found that 14 percent of I... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348542 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:00:07 +0100 2348542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2113404&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34795&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoloshrink.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fcoming-to-you-live-writer-from.html I seem to be back after an unintentional absence. Thank you to those who sent a private message or email for your concern. Despite the tone of some of my recent “poetry,” it was my laptop that was self-destructive, not me. At this point comes the decision between the long version or the short version. I’ll choose the short story for now, but don’t be surprised if there are further elaborations in future posts.Nearly three weeks ago the laptop decided, for no apparent reason, not to boot up past a few of the drivers. I poked, tricked, and swore at everything I could think of, but none of my vast store of computer knowledge, foul language, or behavioral psychology produced a desirable result. A few days later the “Rent-a-Geek” I called did the same, but more thoroughly and knowle... Solo Shrink blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2113404 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:25:00 +0100 2113404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078720&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2F04%2Fonce-you-click-can-you-quit-culture11%2F Ah, what’s the new year without another look at “Internet addiction disorder,” especially since it’s being considered for inclusion into the DSM-V? Yours truly is quoted in this one, so at least it brings some balance to the topic. And I do note the tendency for researchers and policy makers working on the DSM-V to want to seem to err on the side of including more disorders according to what little information we have on the upcoming book (the DSM-V is being assembled in secret, so it’s pretty hard to tell what the heck they are doing over there). What I do know is that the concept of “Internet addiction disorder” remains so muddled and contradictory, it would be a tragedy if this “diagnosis” was legitimized by the DSM-V, while other t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078720 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:05:12 +0100 2078720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809724&cid=t_174514_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F18%2Fsuffering-from-discomgoogolation-you-are-not-alone%2F Okay, I can see some of you scratching your head, saying ’suffering from…what???’ So let me explain. Discomgoogolation is the ‘feeling stressed or anxious at an inability to access the internet.’ The term is the result of combining “discombobulate,” which means to confuse or frustrate, and “Google”. Apparently, there are an awful lot of discomgoogolation sufferers out there. A recent survey done in Britain almost half of those surveyed feel somewhat discomgoogolated when deprived of internet access and just over a quarter actually suffer from increased stress levels when not able to get online. Psychologist Dr David Lewis, who dentified discomgoogolation by measuring heart rates and brainwave activity, says “It was surprising to s... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1809724 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:17:38 +0100 1809724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551655&cid=t_174514_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F321467118%2Fguest-post-internet-addiction-novel.html Or a reflection of the new world order? [Editors Note: Addiction Inbox has not covered the so-called behavioral or non-traditional addictions--Internet addiction, video game addiction, compulsive shopping and compulsive gambling--because I am not yet convinced that such behaviors show the same chemical and often inheritable propensities associated with alcoholism and other drug addictions. Nonetheless, I am pleased to offer an alternative view, and to welcome guest blogger Elizabeth Dillon, who contributes a thought-provoking post on internet addiction.] --Dirk Hanson By Elizabeth Dillon It is impossible to deny the incredible significance of the internet and the effects its development has had on the world. Today the internet touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives; we shop onl... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551655 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:04:00 +0100 1551655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1329203&cid=t_174514_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F258496073%2F Not yet, but maybe one is under development somewhere. But what is compulsive-impulsive spectrum disorder? And why should you care? Are you sitting down? Because this affliction is otherwise known as Internet addiction, and it appears to be a common disorder that one wag suggests merits inclusion in DSM-V. The diagnosis involves online and/or offline computer usage and consists of at least three subtypes: excessive gaming, sexual preoccupations, and e-mail and text messaging, according to an editorial in The American Journal of Psychiatry written by Jerald Block, a Portland, Oregon, psychoanalyst. These behaviors, he writes, share the following four characteristics: excessive use, often associated with a loss of sense of time or a neglect of basic drives; withdrawal, including feelings of... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1329203 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:10:51 +0100 1329203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060727&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2008%2F03%2Fpsychiatric_comorbidity_of_internet_addiction_in_c.php While still excluded from the DSM IV TR, Internet addiction has graduated to a subject worthy of research. And not surprisingly, like all other addictive behaviors, what I like to call "temporary feel goods", are associated with a lot of other diagnoses. Avoiding negative emotions has serious consequences, beyond even addictions. CNS Spectrums "Internet addiction were more likely to have MDD, dysthymic disorder, social phobia and adult ADHD than their unaffected counterparts. Adult ADHD is the most significant predictor for Internet addiction, followed by depressive disorders. Social phobia, however, was not correlated with Internet addiction in our sample after controlling for depressive disorders and adult ADHD. Further, depressive disorders and Internet addiction were associated in th... Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060727 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:18:23 +0100 4060727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252418&cid=t_174514_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2F23%2Fmartha-frankels-gambling-addiction%2F Gambling can become pathological (not “addicting,” a loaded term that has its own history and meaning directly connected to a substance or alcohol), as researchers have long known. In fact, it’s been in the diagnostic bible for mental health professionals, the DSM, for decades — it’s called pathological gambling disorder, and it doesn’t differentiate where the gambling takes place (online or off). In fact, if you go back to 1996, you’ll discover that the creators of “Internet addiction disorder” simply took the symptoms for pathological gambling, renamed it, and asked people who already identified themselves as having some sort of problem with online use if they had this “new” disorder. Ask someone who shops “too much... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252418 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:27:32 +0100 1252418