Screen Addiction, Mental Health & Digital Recovery | Mary Catherine Liscinski
From Salem Speakers Podcast · 00:16:34
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Is excessive screen time affecting your family's mental health, relationships, and ability to focus? Understanding screen addiction may be the first step toward building healthier digital habits.In this episode of the Salem Speakers Podcast, host Kris Cantu sits down with Mary Catherine Liscinski, a licensed mental health counselor and problematic gaming specialist who helps families address unhealthy screen use.Drawing from her counseling experience and her book on digital addiction recovery, Mary Catherine explains how excessive gaming, social media, and smartphone use can affect everyday life. She also discusses practical approaches to reducing screen time and rebuilding healthier routines.Throughout the conversation, they explore:- Warning signs of problematic gaming and screen addiction in children and adults.- How dopamine and digital platforms influence screen use.- The potential impact of excessive screen time on mental health, attention, sleep, and relationships.- Why video game loot boxes raise concerns about gambling-related behaviors.- How spending time in nature, improving sleep, and creating screen-free family routines can support healthier habits.Mary Catherine's central message is that families struggling with screen use don't have to face the problem alone. Support and practical strategies are available.Watch the full conversation to better understand problematic screen use and discover steps toward a healthier relationship with technology.Learn more about Mary Catherine Liscinski's speaking programs and book through her speaker profile at Salemspeakers.com
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