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Is it an addiction? Red Flags to know if you’re on your phone too much

Ray Villeda

Boston 25 News

Feb 18, 2025

Co-director of the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders Dr. Michael Tsappis provides guidance on how to evaluate how disruptive social media is.

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We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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