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Is Video Game Violence to Blame for Mass Shootings?

September 6, 2019 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Sadly, America recently experienced several mass shootings in August of 2019 leaving 53 dead. How could this happen? Are video games to blame? What caused […]

Filed Under: Cyberpsychology - Technology and You, Happiness & Well-Being, Limiting Tech, Negative Moods & Emotions, Well-Being Tagged With: Dalai Lama, fear, guns, hatred, mass shootings, mental illness, video games, violence

What is a “Gaming Disorder”and Does My Child Have it?

December 13, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

A new, video game-related diagnosis appears in the ICD-11. Is it a real thing? Here is my most recent episode of my Tech Happy Life YouTube channel. […]

Filed Under: Gaming, Happiness & Well-Being, Limiting Tech, Mindfulness, Relationships, Well-Being

Why Can’t Screens Make Us Happy?

December 13, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Despite the benefits of our screens, why don’t they improve overall happiness? You might have read my blog on the topic of why our screens don’t make […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Limiting Tech, Mindfulness, Social Media

Should We Be Worried About Generation Z?

December 10, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Are the worries about Generation Z merely hype or is there something to them? I recently posted a blog on the topic of whether “Generation Z” […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Limiting Tech, Relationships, Social Media, Well-Being

What’s The Key To Teens Getting Happiness From Screens?

December 10, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

How can teens achieve greater happiness from their screen use?   Above, you will find my most recent vlog on my Tech Happy Life YouTube channel: […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Happiness & Well-Being - Book & Media Recs, Limiting Tech, Parenting, Relationships, Social Media, Well-Being

Should We Get Our Kids Video Games for Christmas?

December 7, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

It’s time to get that holiday shopping done if you haven’t already! I’m assuming that, since you are reading this, you have kids. Many kids, […]

Filed Under: Gaming, Limiting Tech, Parenting Tagged With: Christmas, Fluxx, Nintendo Switch, Playstation, shopping, video games, Xbox

How To Maximize Happiness In A Tech-Saturated World

December 5, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Are you seeking a happier life in this tech world? Here’s how to start. I’ve started a YouTube channel for Tech Happy Life, and this is […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Happiness & Well-Being - Book & Media Recs, Limiting Tech, Well-Being

Is Fortnite a Real Problem for Kids?

October 5, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

It’s been too long since I’ve posted a blog on the APACenter website! I have been blogging lately at Psychology Today under Tech Happy Life. […]

Filed Under: Gaming, Happiness & Well-Being, Limiting Tech Tagged With: addicted, addiction, addictive, Call of Duty, fortnite, fun, Halo, Minecraft, problem, sleep, video games

Helping Kids Disconnect To Connect In The Summer

June 19, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

It’s tough to get kids off screens during the summer. Here are some tips. If you are parent, then your kids are either out of […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Limiting Tech, Mindfulness, Social Media

How to Unplug to Create Sacred Spaces

September 10, 2016 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

In my previous blog, I discussed why we need to unplug to create sacred spaces. In this blog, I want to cover how to unplug […]

Filed Under: Limiting Tech Tagged With: alone together, distracted driving, sacred spaces, tech, unplug

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