Kimberly Young

Dr. Kimberly S. Young is an American psychologist and leading researcher in Internet addiction and problematic internet use. She founded the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery, the first clinic dedicated to treating Internet addiction in the United States. Young has been a pioneering voice in recognizing and studying Internet addiction as a legitimate clinical disorder, publishing groundbreaking research and developing assessment tools like the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), which has become widely used in clinical and research settings globally. Her work has influenced how mental health professionals, educators, and policymakers understand and address problematic internet and technology use, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Young has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, written books including "Caught in the Net" and "The Internet Addiction Workbook," and has been a consultant to corporations, schools, and government agencies on internet safety and addiction prevention. Her research has documented the psychological, social, and academic consequences of excessive internet use and has provided evidence-based treatment approaches. Dr. Young's work has been instrumental in bringing visibility to Internet addiction within the mental health and medical communities.