Books

Hooked on Screens: How to Get Your 5-14 Year Old to Put Down the Phones, Video Games and Electronic Devices and Pick Up a Book

Shannon offers practical advice for parents on managing their children's screen time and helping them develop healthy habits around internet usage, including tips for setting boundaries and fostering offline activities.

Net Smart: How to Thrive Online (Mit Press)

Rheingold provides guidance on navigating the digital world mindfully and effectively, offering insights into how to use the internet responsibly and avoid the pitfalls of addiction and distraction.

The Internet Trap: How the Digital Economy Builds Monopolies and Undermines Democracy

Hindman examines the economic and political implications of internet addiction, including the concentration of power among tech giants and the erosion of democracy, offering insights into how to address these challenges.

Reclaim Your Brain: How to Calm Your Thoughts, Heal Your Mind, and Bring Your Life Back Under Control

Dr. Joseph A. Annibali provides insights into how excessive internet usage can impact mental health and offers strategies for regaining control over one's thoughts and behaviors.

Virtual Addiction: Help for Netheads, Cyberfreaks, and Those Who Love Them

Dr. David N. Greenfield, a leading expert in internet addiction, provides insights into the signs, symptoms, and consequences of internet addiction and offers guidance for recovery.

Don’t Unplug: How Technology Saved My Life and Can Save Yours Too

Dancy shares his personal journey of using technology, including video games, to overcome addiction and improve mental health, offering insights into how technology can be used mindfully for positive outcomes.

Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today’s Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter

Johnson challenges conventional wisdom about the negative effects of video games and popular culture, arguing that they can have positive cognitive and social benefits.

Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World

While not specifically focused on addiction, McGonigal explores the positive aspects of gaming and offers insights into how games can be used to improve mental health and well-being.

Video Game Addiction: The Cure to The Game Addiction

Williams offers practical tips and strategies for overcoming video game addiction, drawing on personal experiences and research-based insights.

Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong

Markey and Ferguson examine the debate surrounding violent video games and their alleged link to real-world violence, offering evidence-based insights into the effects of gaming on behavior and mental health.