Digital Drugs and The Struggle for Connection

By Jeffrey E. Hansen PhD and Andrew P. Doan MD PhD

With over 55 years of collective clinical expertise, the authors delve into the emerging concern of behavioral dysregulation amongst children, tracing it back to increased media consumption. Dr. Hansen's observations as a pediatric and adolescent psychologist, coupled with Dr. Doan's extensive study on media addiction, unveil a startling pattern linking excessive screen time to severe behavioral issues, such as "virtual autism." This book simplifies complex concepts and offers an extensively referenced exploration into this modern-day challenge. Through easy-to-grasp explanations, the authors shed light on the subtle yet profound impact of the digital world on our children's behavior and mental health. Jeffrey E. Hansen, Ph.D., a Pediatric and Adolescent Psychologist, holds degrees from UC Berkeley and the University of Arkansas. His experience includes working with military families, both in uniform and as a civilian at Madigan Army Medical Center. He established the Center for Connected Living, LLC and now serves as Clinical Director at Holdfast Recovery, Prescott, AZ. An author of four books, Dr. Hansen frequently speaks on addiction and trauma. Andrew P. Doan, M.P.H., M.D., Ph.D. specializes in ophthalmology, aerospace medicine, neuroscience, and public health. Dr. Doan received his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine. He spent three years with psychiatrists and psychologists to study and research media addictions. Book Reviews Get. This. Book. The world is on fire and all we keep reading about is how the mental health of kids is deteriorating. Why? This wonderfully insightful and concise book spells it out. If you are a parent, teacher, therapist or even a teen struggling with digital media, there is no better resource out there for understanding how our tech love affair has affected kids and young people. But rather than just explaining the problem, Dr. Doan and Dr. Hansen also lay out a clear and detailed solution. Drs. Doan and Hansen are two of the most seasoned experts in understanding digital media's impacts and and have written a fantastic and easy-to-read book, yet one that is fully grounded in science. This is the definitive primer for screen issues that clearly defines the real problem- along with the solution: in our shiny digital age, kids are starved for a sense of purpose and need meaningful real-world connection! Thank you Drs. Doan and Hansen for this essential resource. Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D. Bestselling author of Glow Kids and Digital Madness Clinical Assistant Professor at Stony Brook Medicine Child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Hansen and physician-neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Doan bring their half-century of professional expertise to bear on the problem of media addiction and its destructive effects on a child's neurological and emotional development. "Digital Drugs and the Struggle for Connection" presents a clear and detailed explanation of the e-media problem and its multifaceted causes and effects, inviting the reader to understand how excessive electronic screen connection causes human relational disconnectedness in children and adults. Drs. Hansen and Doan have crafted an inspiring and practical treatment section to guide parents through pathways for prevention and intervention for their children and themselves. This book is a must-read for guiding children and adults through the hazards and promise of the electronic screen age. Andre Van Mol, M.D. Board-certified family physician Co-chair, Council on Adolescent Sexuality, American College of Pediatricians, Co-chair, Sexual and Gender Identity Task Force, Christian Medical & Dental Assoc.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CQQXLFP2
• ISBN13: 9798872468073
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 146 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"