Internet Addiction
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Problematic internet use describes a pattern in which time online becomes difficult to control and starts to affect studies, work, rest, or personal relationships. It is not simply using the internet a lot, but losing the balance between digital life and everyday life.
Signs that may be noticed:
- Difficulty reducing time spent connected
- Neglect of activities, sleep, or personal bonds
- Irritability or distress when unable to access it
When to seek guidance? When internet use causes conflict, anxiety, or interferes with the daily routine, it is worth exploring the issue with professional support.
Which specialist addresses it? The psychologist, the psychotherapist, and the psychiatrist can accompany this process, especially in adolescents. Raising the concern with a mental health professional opens the door to regaining balance.
Data on 2,256 doctors who treat internet addiction
Which specialist treats internet addiction?
Internet addiction can be treated by a psychologist or a psychiatrist; clinical psychology and psychoanalysis are approaches that can also help. Grief therapy or psychotherapy specialized for youth and adults may provide support depending on the patient's age. See a specialist if internet use is interfering with your daily life or relationships.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in internet addiction
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Frequently asked questions
What is internet addiction?
Problematic internet use describes a pattern in which time online becomes difficult to control and starts to affect studies, work, rest, or personal relationships. It is not simply using the internet a lot, but losing the balance between digital life and everyday life.
Which doctor treats internet addiction?
Internet addiction can be treated by a psychologist or a psychiatrist; clinical psychology and psychoanalysis are approaches that can also help. Grief therapy or psychotherapy specialized for youth and adults may provide support depending on the patient's age. See a specialist if internet use is interfering with your daily life or relationships.