Are You Addicted to Technology?

How to responsibly use technology and gain control over the gadgets that have begun controlling us.
It's become common to feel tense, distracted, even panicked when we're not within reach of our cell phones. People have begun to feel that when they're disconnected from technology, they're disconnected from reality.

Dr. Gregory Jantz, author of the new book Hooked, discusses why anxiety hits the moment we decide to leave our technology behind.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 2
  • Audio File: staying_well/1242sw1b.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Dr. Greg Jantz
  • Book Title: Hooked
  • Guest Bio: Dr. Gregory Jantz is an internationally recognized best selling author of 26 books and mental health expert. Dr. Jantz is the Founder of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc., known as "A Place of Hope," a leading healthcare facility based in Seattle. The treatment center offers therapy programs for individuals, teens, families, even celebrities, who struggle with addiction, stress, abuse, depression, PTSD, weight loss, unhealthy body image, relationship problems and more.

    Gregory Jantz is a regular media contributor and lends his expertise to top news outlets around the world. Dr. Jantz and The Center have been featured on CNN Headline News, CBS, The Dr. Phil Show, The 700 Club, and in The Associated Press, Reuters, Forbes, New York Post, Yahoo News, USA Today, Family Circle, Woman's Day and many more! He is a regular Relationship guest for New Day Northwest in Seattle, and also hosts a weekly live radio program on KCIS 630 am.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Melanie Cole, MS