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Summer Camps to Help Digital Addiction Will a therapeutic summer camp help your teen's digital addiction? Many teens today have been experiencing depression , anxiety, under-performing in school if not completely failing classes -- we've even witnessed a rise in truancy and youth that were once excelling that are now barely passing.    Internet and cellphone addiction has been a major contributing factor to young people's mental wellness. This can lead to extreme defiance, rage and explosive behavior. How can summer options help: There are therapeutic summer programs that are designed to give families a good foundation of what they are facing with their child’s behavior.  It can offer immediate support and typically continues with a Psychiatric Evaluation with medication recommendations (if needed); an Educational Plan with specific goals and course recommendations (residents will have the option to recover essential grade credits, prepare for the SAT’s, gain organ...

The world of technology is consuming many of us. Parents and teens alike are rarely without some gadget in their hand or very close to them. When do you know that it's become harmful to your health? Teen Internet Addiction Warning Signs: You suffer from anxiety. You may use the internet to distract yourself from your worries and fears. An anxiety disorder like obsessive-compulsive disorder may also contribute to excessive email checking and compulsive internet use. You are depressed. The Internet can be an escape from feelings of depression, but too much time online can make things worse. Internet addiction further contributes to stress, isolation, and loneliness. You have any other addictions. Many internet addicts suffer from other addictions, such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, and sex. You lack social support. Internet addicts often use social networking sites, instant messaging, or online gaming as a safe way of establishing new relationships and more confidently ...