Dr. David Greenfield is the esteemed founder of The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, both virtually at virtual-addiction.com and clinically at drdavidgreenfield.com. As an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, he has established himself as one of the world's leading authorities on Internet and computer behavior, as well as digital media technology, encompassing its use, abuse, and potential for addiction.
Dr. Greenfield's current focus lies in exploring why digital technologies are often misused and, in some cases, potentially addictive, and how society can utilize technology in a more balanced and healthy manner. As a sought-after lecturer, he delivers presentations to both public and medical/behavioral health groups worldwide, having appeared on numerous prominent television programs, including CNN, Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, Fox News, The O'Reilly Report, Anderson Cooper, and NBC News.
His work has been featured in several prominent publications, such as U.S. News and World Report, Business Week, Newsweek, People, Time, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and many other popular publications. Dr. Greenfield is the author of the book "Virtual Addiction" and has written several professional articles and book chapters on Internet, computer, and digital behavior.
In addition, he has released a DVD titled "Raising Generation D: A Guide for Parents Raising Children in the Digital Age." As a respected member of his field, Dr. Greenfield is a fellow and past-president of the Connecticut Psychological Association. He maintains his home and clinical practice, Psychological and Behavioral Medicine and Addictions treatment, in Connecticut, while conducting research, training, consultation, and lectures worldwide on the impact of Internet, Smartphone, and Digital Media Technology use and compulsion.
