Video Game Addiction: Is it real or just plain fantasy? By Stuart Leeds, Psy.D.

Let’s face it: video games are fun! New games are amazing and the technology is quite impressive. Having family fun all while the kids are occupied all can be a positive thing, right? Yes, there are some positive sides to children and gaming. First, gaming introduces children to technology and can boost self-discipline. The games […]

Hair Pulling May Be More Than Just A Bad Habit By Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D

Playing with your hair – twirling it around a finger when you’re tired or bored, for example – is a harmless habit. But for millions of people, pulling at their hair isn’t harmless. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, up to four percent of the population* suffers from trichotillomania, a disorder characterized by […]

HOW GOOD ARE YOU WILLING TO BE? By Dr. Daniel N. Watter

     It’s the first week of January as I sit to write this blog entry, and I suspect my thoughts are focused in much the same direction as yours—that’s right, it’s college football bowl season!  Those of you who know me are no doubt aware of my obsessive love for, and dedication to, the University […]