234 | ¿Qué ven tus hijos en el móvil? Cómo detectar adicciones comportamentales en jóvenes

Do you know why your child can't stop playing video games or using their phone? We analyze what lies behind behavioral addictions and why isolation isn't the solution. In this episode of the Gatea podcast, we feature the expertise and rigor of María de Sauce Psicología, a specialist in behavioral addictions. Throughout the conversation, we address a growing problem that worries families and professionals: dependence on mobile phones, social media, online gaming, and early exposure to pornography. Far from demonizing technology, we explain the clinical concept of "functional analysis" (the purpose behind the behavior) and how "intermittent reinforcement" hooks young people's brains. This analysis is essential for equipping parents with tools for detection and intervention without falling into overprotection or social isolation. This episode is sponsored by the Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) and the Gatea Master's Program in Autism Spectrum Disorder. [00:00] The mistake of isolation: why video games or porn attract your child. [00:22] Introduction to the Gatea y Sauce Psychology podcast. [01:14] What are behavioral addictions? Differences with substance use. [02:50] Functional analysis: What is the screen really used for? [04:30] Dopamine and the emotional regulation strategy in adolescents. [06:33] Withdrawal syndrome in non-substance-related behaviors. [08:30] Types of behavioral addictions: shopping, food, sex, and screens. [11:04] Why the solution isn't to put children in a digital bubble. [12:21] Early access to pornography and the phenomenon of habituation. [14:52] Sex education vs. misinformation on the internet. [17:19] Support Resources: Carlos de la Cruz and Sex Education. [19:00] How to React if You Discover Inappropriate Content on Your Child's Phone. [20:25] Online Betting Sites and the Danger of "Near Winning." [22:41] What Is Intermittent Reinforcement and Why Is It So Engaging? [25:10] Social Media and the Search for Validation (Likes and Toxic Relationships). [30:10] Emotional Dependence and Endless Scrolling: The Loss of Control Over Time. [32:00] The Functional and Positive Use of Technology in Young People. [33:45] The Use of Screens as an Escape in Mothers and Caregiving Families. [39:00] Accepting Reality: When Escape Masks Exhaustion or Anxiety. [41:00] Why Taking Away the Phone Without Providing Alternatives Worsens the Problem. [42:25] The importance of tolerating boredom in childhood. Subscribe to continue learning about autism.    / @gateaatencionglobal9101   Links of interest General Psychological Support and Support for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) https://saucepsicologia.com/ ASD Specialists https://gatea.org/ The best ASD Training https://formacion.gatea.org/ ASD Community with free information of interest   / autismogatea     / gatea-atenci%c3%b3n-global   https://open.spotify.com/show/3ToCR6S... Here's what they say about us https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv... MCs7vbPVAZs__SBH8Xq1AFuvnO4kvqnpKXvC05gTNu9GwvuG9__TDpm4dEEQhCbA%3D%3D&q=GATEA+-+Attention%C3%B3n+ Global+Opinions&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj94fCnv_KSAxWvQzABHUirGHgQ0bkNegQIIxAH&biw=1745&bih=835&dpr=1.1 #BehavioralAddictions #DigitalEducation #YouthMentalHealth