Virtual Therapy New Jersey

Data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for New Jersey indicates that nearly 1.389 million adults in the state have a diagnosed mental health condition. including anxiety, and depression. This number is more than four-times the population of Newark, the state’s most populated city. Of added concern, is that about 366,000 New Jersey adults have a serious mental illness, and that nearly one-in-six NJ youth between the ages of 12-17 experience a major depressive episode each year. Unfortunately, approximately 265,000 New Jerseyans live in a community without adequate access to mental health professionals. This data regarding limited access is in reference to general clinicians, with a potentially greater gap in connecting to clinicians who offer specialized counseling services – namely for those who arrived here after searching “technology addiction treatment near me”. New Jersey residents struggling with impulsive behaviors relating to digital activities are encouraged to explore further below.

Using Technology to Overcome Tech Addictions

Technology addiction is one of the fastest growing threats to public health in the Garden State. Problematic behavior regarding engagement with digital activities (referred to as digital dependencies) has compromised the wellbeing of a significant proportion of population. These issues include the following:

• Problematic online gambling behavior: Data indicates that the overall rate of high-risk gambling in NJ is 5.6%, while the overall rate of low to moderate risk gambling in NJ is approximately 13%, and that New Jersey’s rate of problem gambling is about three-times the national average.
• Problematic use of pornography: PornHub reports that New Jersey ranks 3rd among all 50 U.S. states in viewership of online pornography.
• Problematic online trading behavior: National studies suggest that 8% of investors meet the criteria for compulsivity regarding online trading. This issue is compounded by the arrival of the new “hybrid” form of online gambling and trading – known as prediction market trading which contains features that mirror sports betting.
• Unhealthy video gaming: New Jersey’s Rutgers University reports that the prevalence rate of internet gaming disorder (IGD) among young adults is 10.4%.
• Problematic online shopping behavior: Recent reports show that consumers in New Jersey are 11.4% more likely to shop online as opposed to in-store, and that they are 12% more likely than the average American to make weekly online purchases. While there is nothing innately alarming about this statistic, it likely contributes to the growth in online search for “technology addiction treatment near me” in New Jersey.
• Dependencies on artificial intelligence: Rutger’s University reports that most New Jersey residents now use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in daily life. While more research needs to be done as the ubiquitous use of AI life evolves, early indicators suggest that New Jerseyans need to be more mindful of their dependency on AI.

As a virtual counseling platform, Kindbridge leverages technology to treat all of the above. Counseling specific to each issue is available to any NJ resident with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop (everyone). Click or call to connect right now.

Successfully Treating Cooccurring Issues

A number of mental health concerns cooccur with technology addictions. Whether you struggle with one or more of these as cooccurring (w/ problem tech use) issues or they are standalone concerns, we will help.

Anxiety	ADHD
Bipolar Disorder	Chronic Anger + Irritability
Depression	OCD
PTSD	Substance Use Disorder