Conversations at Lifeskills South Florida

It’s no surprise that people struggle with technology addiction; our devices were designed specifically to make us want to spend more time on them. Dr. David Greenfield, author and Consulting Director of Lifeskills South Florida’s Greenfield Pathway for Video Game and Technology Addiction, explains how technology impacts our brains, and he shares some common signs of tech addiction. He also unpacks the difference between overuse and addiction and shares some helpful tips for decreasing your phone usage.

Individuals with complex psychiatric disorders are often siloed into one specific type of treatment that may not address all of their needs, and Lifeskills South Florida CEO Klay Weaver believes that’s a major problem. In this episode, Klay explains why a customizable approach to treatment, especially when paired with a step-down approach that allows individuals to gradually reenter society, tends to deliver the best outcomes. He also stresses the importance of evidence-based best practices.