Dungeons & Dragons: A Therapeutic Path from Gaming Addiction to Social Connection
A groundbreaking study reveals that tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons may help reduce gaming addiction and social anxiety symptoms. The 10-week program showed promising results with decreased loneliness and problematic gaming behaviors among participants.
Brain Scans Reveal Early Warning Signs of Teen Substance Abuse Risk
A groundbreaking seven-year study from Virginia Tech demonstrates how changes in brain connectivity patterns can predict adolescent substance use before it begins. The research offers hope for earlier intervention by identifying specific neural networks that indicate risk factors for future drug and alcohol use.
Screen Time and Mental Health: New Study Reveals Hidden Risks for Teens
Research shows teenagers spending over three hours daily on sedentary activities face increased psychological distress risks, with video gaming and excessive leisure reading as key concerns. The groundbreaking study tracked 3,675 adolescents, revealing nuanced impacts of different types of screen time on mental wellbeing.
Physical Exercise Emerges as Promising Treatment for Internet Addiction
A groundbreaking Chinese study reveals that regular exercise could effectively combat Internet addiction while enhancing mental wellbeing. Research involving 760 college students showed significant improvements in managing Internet use and reducing anxiety through structured physical activity programs.