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Digital Dependency: Addressing The Rise of Tech Addiction
Digital Dependency: Addressing The Rise of Tech Addiction
Digital Dependency: Addressing The Rise of Tech Addiction









Ready to level up your practice for the digital age?
Ready to level up your practice for the digital age?
Ready to level up your practice for the digital age?
Explore the definition of technology addiction, underlying drivers, treatment modalities, modern goals, and integration into practice. Equip yourself to support individuals affected by technology addiction.
Explore the definition of technology addiction, underlying drivers, treatment modalities, modern goals, and integration into practice. Equip yourself to support individuals affected by technology addiction.
Explore the definition of technology addiction, underlying drivers, treatment modalities, modern goals, and integration into practice. Equip yourself to support individuals affected by technology addiction.
Course Details
Course Details
Course Details

Format: Asynchronous
Format: Asynchronous

Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate

Est. time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Est. time: 1 hour 30 minutes

CE credits: 1.5
CE credits: 1.5

Quizzes: 1
Quizzes: 1



HG Institute is approved by the organizations listed below to provide accredited Continuing Education (CE) hours.
HG Institute is approved by the organizations listed below to provide accredited Continuing Education (CE) hours.
HG Institute is approved by the organizations listed below to provide accredited Continuing Education (CE) hours.
We encourage you to check with your credentialing body or state board to ensure our courses meet your specific licensing or renewal requirements. Acceptance may vary by jurisdiction.
We encourage you to check with your credentialing body or state board to ensure our courses meet your specific licensing or renewal requirements. Acceptance may vary by jurisdiction.

Course Overview
This comprehensive course has been thoughtfully designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and tools necessary to skillfully address the growing concern of technology addiction within your clinical practice. Gain essential knowledge and tools to effectively address technology addiction. Explore its definition, psychological drivers, treatment modalities, and diagnostic criteria.
By the end of the course, mental health clinicians will possess the necessary tools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with technology addiction.

Course Overview
This comprehensive course has been thoughtfully designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and tools necessary to skillfully address the growing concern of technology addiction within your clinical practice. Gain essential knowledge and tools to effectively address technology addiction. Explore its definition, psychological drivers, treatment modalities, and diagnostic criteria.
By the end of the course, mental health clinicians will possess the necessary tools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with technology addiction.

Course Overview
This comprehensive course has been thoughtfully designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and tools necessary to skillfully address the growing concern of technology addiction within your clinical practice. Gain essential knowledge and tools to effectively address technology addiction. Explore its definition, psychological drivers, treatment modalities, and diagnostic criteria.
By the end of the course, mental health clinicians will possess the necessary tools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with technology addiction.

Course Overview
This comprehensive course has been thoughtfully designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and tools necessary to skillfully address the growing concern of technology addiction within your clinical practice. Gain essential knowledge and tools to effectively address technology addiction. Explore its definition, psychological drivers, treatment modalities, and diagnostic criteria.
By the end of the course, mental health clinicians will possess the necessary tools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with technology addiction.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives

Define technology addiction and the subsections of technology addiction
Define technology addiction and the subsections of technology addiction

Apply modern treatment goals outside of traditional substance use goals such as abstinence
Apply modern treatment goals outside of traditional substance use goals such as abstinence

Evaluate the underlying psychological and social needs that drive technology addiction
Evaluate the underlying psychological and social needs that drive technology addiction

Integrate the epidemiology, theory, and diagnostic criteria of technology addiction into your practice
Integrate the epidemiology, theory, and diagnostic criteria of technology addiction into your practice

Compare different modalities effective in treating technology addiction
Compare different modalities effective in treating technology addiction

Define technology addiction and the subsections of technology addiction

Apply modern treatment goals outside of traditional substance use goals such as abstinence

Evaluate the underlying psychological and social needs that drive technology addiction

Integrate the epidemiology, theory, and diagnostic criteria of technology addiction into your practice

Compare different modalities effective in treating technology addiction





Who Should Take This Course?
Who Should Take This Course?
Who Should Take This Course?
THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR:
THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR:
Mental health clinicians working with clients experiencing technology addiction
Mental health clinicians working with clients experiencing technology addiction
Mental health clinicians working with clients experiencing technology addiction
Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in digital mental health
Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in digital mental health
Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in digital mental health
Coaches and therapists working with millennials, Gen Z, and digitally-native clients who struggle with screen time, gaming, or digital overwhelm
Coaches and therapists working with millennials, Gen Z, and digitally-native clients who struggle with screen time, gaming, or digital overwhelm
Coaches and therapists working with millennials, Gen Z, and digitally-native clients who struggle with screen time, gaming, or digital overwhelm
Therapists and counselors seeking to expand their treatment capabilities
Therapists and counselors seeking to expand their treatment capabilities
Therapists and counselors seeking to expand their treatment capabilities
Healthcare professionals working with youth and young adults
Healthcare professionals working with youth and young adults
Healthcare professionals working with youth and young adults
Meet Your Instructors
Meet Your Instructors
Meet Your Instructors


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.


Alexandra Waxer
LCSW-S
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth.
At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.

Dr. Alok Kanojia
MD, MPH
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices.
At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.
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