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“Just one more scroll…” You pick up your phone to check one message — and 45 minutes later, you’re still watching reels or checking notifications you don’t even care about. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Phones are designed to keep your attention. Bright colours, sounds, and rewards trigger your brain’s “feel good” chemical, dopamine. But when scrolling starts to make you anxious, tired, or less focused, it’s time to make a change. At Schoen Clinic Chelsea , our s

You sit down to study. Five minutes later, you’re on TikTok. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Research shows today’s students are constantly interrupted by notifications and social media. In one study, the average teen picked up their phone 51 times a day and received over 230 notifications [1]. Smartphones can help you learn, stay connected, and relax, but they can also hijack your focus. If you’ve ever lost hours scrolling before an exam or felt anxious when you c

Are you constantly checking your phone — even when there’s no reason to? If it feels like you’re spending more time online than ever, you’re not imagining it. According to Ofcom’s Online Nation 2024 report, UK adults now spend an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes online every day — and for young adults aged 18–24, that rises to over 6 hours daily. Women spend more time online than men across every age group, with Gen Z women averaging more than six and a half hours a day com

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa are among the most complex and serious mental health conditions affecting children and teenagers. They can develop gradually, are often difficult to spot in their early stages, and require specialist treatment involving not only the young person, but also their family and support network. To shed light on this challenging topic, Dr Hazel Fernandes , Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea , shares her exper

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Author: Dr James Woolley , Consultant Psychiatrist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea Anxiety among children and young people in the UK has reached...

By Dr James Woolley , Consultant Psychiatrist, Schoen Clinic Chelsea Dr James Woolley, Consultant Psychiatrist, Schoen Clinic Chelsea As...

A specialist reacts to Netflix’s hit crime drama and shares how Occupational Therapy (OT) offers hope to young people in crisis *** This...

PRESS RELEASE: 02/04/2025 Parents and educators are being urged to show significantly more interest in the sometimes dark online world...

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Read all about SCREEN-DEMIC in children and young people, with special guest blog author, Dr Sanjiv Nichani OBE, Consultant Paediatrician.

The rise in popularity of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok has undoubtedly increased awareness of eating disorders. Many people have built entire online communities to share support and advice for those going through difficult mental health conditions, like disordered eating. At its best, social media helps to de-stigmatise eating disorders by encouraging people to be open about their personal struggles and embrace body positivity. On the other hand, it als