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Founded by Dr. David Greenfield, who wrote Virtual Addiction and the assessments on this page.
Which one is closest?
For you — I can't seem to stop.
For a parent — I'm worried about my kid.
Keep a Kid Safer OnlineGrooming signs, sextortion steps, and what apps like Roblox, Discord, and Snapchat actually allow.Find a Therapist for Your TeenClinicians who work with adolescents on compulsive gaming, social media, and phone use.
Lawsuits Families Have FiledFamilies are suing Roblox, Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Discord. If one of them is part of your story, start here. Both reviews are free.
Someone my child met online harmed them →Grooming, sextortion, exploitationSocial media harmed my child →Compulsive use, depression, eating disorder, self-harm
See where every case stands →For family — Someone I love is disappearing into a screen.
Twelve Warning SignsHow to tell whether a partner, friend, or parent has crossed from heavy use into compulsion.Find a TherapistTherapists who treat compulsive technology use, including sessions for partners and families.Digital Detox ProgramStructure for the whole household, not only for the person struggling.
Not sure how bad it is?
Fifteen yes-or-no questions, about two minutes, and a score that tells you whether to cut back on your own or talk to someone.
What is it mostly?
How longAbout two minutes, 15 yes-or-no questionsWhat you getA score, the band it falls in, and what helps at that levelWhat it is notA screening tool, never a diagnosisYour emailAsked at the end so we can send your result. One-click unsubscribe
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