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. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Sarish del Real
Dr. Eduardo Guardiola García
Dr. Juan Rivas Najera
Dr. Benjamín Cantú López
Dr. Mario Alfonso Saenz Salinas
Dr. Rafael Regalado Salinas
Dr. Nidia Grisel Mendoza Zepeda
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.