According to Dr. Dodgen-Magee, the research is showing that behavior around technology can have physiological and psychological implications that closely match those of behavioral addictions. She believes that, in the United States especially, we should be doing much more to help people be more intentional and moderate about their digital media use.

Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee is a licensed psychologist, maintaining both an individual therapy practice and a national public-speaking docket. She has 23 years of experience working with adults dealing with issues of loss, depression and anxiety, relationships, and life transitions, and has a sub-specialty consulting with parents experiencing difficult child-related dilemmas. She is an author as well as a frequent guest lecturer in professional, medical, and parenting circles, and offers continuing education for psychologists, medical professionals, educators, and administrators.

Click here to view a recent lecture by Dr. Dodgen-Magee given at California Southern University: http://www.calsouthern.edu/content/ev...