Digital Addiction, Loneliness, and Faith: Mary Catherine Liscinski on Reclaiming Attention

Licensed professional counselor and Christian counselor/coach Mary Catherine Liscinski (Arkansas-based, LifeWalk Professional Counseling & Coaching) discusses digital addiction, especially the isolating effects of phones, social media, and gaming on families and society.

She explains why digital addiction resembles other addictions (behavioral addiction, withdrawal symptoms, dopamine-driven brain changes), and highlights concerns about rising youth anxiety and depression, citing a 2024 Politico survey of 1,400 mental health professionals that identified social media as the top cause.

The conversation covers government age limits for social media, differences between TV and interactive media, online dangers for minors ...