Dr. Wang explains that the first step is to identify triggers for excessive Internet, social media or technology use – such as boredom or stress. Next, learned automatic responses – such as using the smartphone to relieve anxiety – are challenged and reversed.

“At a deeper level, exploring their thoughts and beliefs about anxiety and how they handle it is crucial,” he says. “Like dealing with an addictive behavior, it’s a long process and there may be ups and downs before long-term improvements are achieved. Medications are rarely used.”

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via How should ‘technology addiction’ be treated? – Medical News Today.