Category: Health & Wellness

Mental Health Evaluation: Why Screening for Comorbid Conditions Matters

by Michael Pachos on 14.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover why mental health evaluations must screen for comorbid conditions. Learn how overlapping disorders like anxiety and ADHD affect treatment and what steps ensure an accurate dual diagnosis.

Social Activities: In-Person Connection Alternatives for Recovery

by Michael Pachos on 13.09.2026 Comments (0)

Struggling to connect without alcohol? Discover practical in-person social activities for recovery, from volunteering to hobby groups, to build a fulfilling sober life.

BIPOC Gamers: Representation and Support in Recovery

by Michael Pachos on 12.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover how BIPOC gamers navigate representation and mental health in digital spaces. Learn practical strategies for finding culturally competent support and creating safer gaming environments that aid in recovery and well-being.

Telehealth Assessment of Gaming Addiction: Best Practices for Clinicians

by Michael Pachos on 11.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover best practices for assessing gaming addiction via telehealth. Learn how to validate data, use digital biomarkers, and navigate privacy concerns effectively.

Mental Health Crisis and Gaming: Navigating Depression and Anxiety

by Michael Pachos on 8.09.2026 Comments (0)

Explore the complex link between gaming and mental health. Learn how video games can relieve or worsen depression and anxiety, and discover strategies for healthy play.

Gaming and Mental Health: Navigating Depression and Anxiety

by Michael Pachos on 8.09.2026 Comments (0)

Explore the complex link between gaming and mental health. Learn how video games affect depression and anxiety, and discover strategies for healthy gaming habits.

Pre-Game Anticipation: Why Your Mood Spikes Before You Play

by Michael Pachos on 6.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover why your mood spikes before gaming sessions. Learn how dopamine-driven anticipation works, signs of addiction symptoms, and tips to manage pre-game highs.

Why Gaming Addiction Rates Are Hard to Pin Down

by Michael Pachos on 5.09.2026 Comments (0)

Gaming addiction rates fluctuate wildly across studies. Discover why methodology, definitions, and bias make prevalence data so confusing.

Handling Boredom After Quitting Video Games: A Recovery Guide

by Michael Pachos on 3.09.2026 Comments (0)

Quitting video games often leads to intense boredom due to dopamine withdrawal. Learn how to navigate this recovery phase, distinguish boredom from loneliness, and rebuild your routine with analog habits.

Travel and Nature Retreats to Break Gaming Habits

by Michael Pachos on 2.09.2026 Comments (0)

Struggling with gaming habits? Discover how nature retreats and forest bathing can reset your brain, reduce stress, and help you break the digital cycle.

Breaking Gaming Addiction Psychology: Overcoming Cognitive Biases

by Michael Pachos on 1.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover how cognitive biases like the sunk cost fallacy and dopamine loops drive gaming addiction. Learn practical recovery strategies to break free.

Long-Term Success: Maintaining Healthy Boundaries in Recovery

by Michael Pachos on 30.08.2026 Comments (0)

Discover how to maintain healthy boundaries for long-term success in recovery and daily life. Learn practical strategies to handle guilt, enforce limits, and protect your energy.