Therapeutic Approach and Treatment
In our clinic we apply a comprehensive program focused on reconnection:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identification of triggers, stimulus control, and restructuring of digital habits.
- Family Intervention and Limit Management: Concrete guidelines for families with adolescents to restore communication and rules at home.
Specialists in the treatment of Technology Addiction
Overview
Addiction to new technologies (screens, social networks, video games, smartphones) occurs when the use of digital devices ceases to be a utilitarian or leisure tool and becomes a compulsive and uncontrollable behavior. At Tranquilamente, we help adolescents and adults reconnect with the real world, restoring a healthy use of technology without the need for unrealistic isolation.
Main Symptoms
This behavioral addiction manifests through the following main indicators:
- Loss of Control and Compulsion: Inability to limit screen time despite negative consequences in daily life.
- Digital Withdrawal Syndrome: Irritability, anxiety, aggressiveness, or restlessness when there is no access to the device.
- Functional Impairment: Abandonment of studies, work, interpersonal relationships, physical activity, and sleep habits.
Common Types
The most common manifestations include:
- Social Media Addiction: Compulsive need for approval and constant interaction on digital platforms.
- Gaming Disorder: Persistent gaming pattern that displaces other life areas.
- Cyberaddiction to Shopping or Gambling: Compulsive use of the internet for risky transactions or online gambling.