When the Screen Comes Too Soon: Stories from reSTART Life
Revenge activates the same brain circuits as addiction. Discover how emotional pain, screen use, and digital reward loops reinforce each other—and how to break free.
16 Years of Treating Digital Conditions: Their Mental Health Impact
From endless gaming to AI intimacy, here’s what 16 years inside a tech-focused mental health center reveals about how digital life is changing us.
Artificial Intimacy: When AI Feels Too Close
ChatGPT can feel like a companion. Learn when helpful use crosses into dependence—and how to take back control.
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From Tech Overuse to Independence: Our Son’s Story
Our son was stuck in a cycle of tech overuse and isolation, unable to work or stay in school. reSTART helped him reclaim his life, and now he’s thriving.
From Gaming and Drinking to a Life I’m Proud Of
A 19-year-old shares how reSTART helped him overcome gaming, alcohol, and trauma—leading to sobriety, independence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Escaping the Game: A Story of Recovery and Hope
A former client shares how he overcame depression, isolation, and unhealthy gaming use—and found purpose, connection, and hope through recovery.
16 Years of Treating Digital Conditions: Their Mental Health Impact
From endless gaming to AI intimacy, here’s what 16 years inside a tech-focused mental health center reveals about how digital life is changing us.
16 Years of Treating Digital Conditions: Their Mental Health Impact
From endless gaming to AI intimacy, here’s what 16 years inside a tech-focused mental health center reveals about how digital life is changing us.
Artificial Intimacy: When AI Feels Too Close
ChatGPT can feel like a companion. Learn when helpful use crosses into dependence—and how to take back control.
Burned Out by Headlines and Feeds? Start Here
Constant exposure to news, social media, and global crises can quietly damage your mental health. Discover 10 practical ways to regain balance, clarity, and peace of mind.
What Happens When You’re the Only One Trying to Log Off
Trying to cut back on social media is hard enough—doing it when no one else in the house wants to change can feel impossible. But change starts with you.
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Unplug and Simplify: How Dumb Phones like Gabb are Revolutionizing the Way We Stay Connected
As smartphones have become more ubiquitous, it may seem counterintuitive to choose a phone without internet access, but the rising popularity of...
5 Effective Strategies to Reduce Your YouTube Usage and Improve Your Mental Health
If you feel like you're using YouTube too much and want to reduce your screen time, there are several strategies you can try: Set Goals and Limits...
The Power of Boredom: How Embracing Boredom and Limiting Your Digital Life Can Boost Creativity and Well-Being
In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, boredom is often seen as a negative experience that should be avoided at all costs. However,...
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