Meet the researchers
Paul D. Tieger, MS
Paul is an internationally recognized expert in personality psychology and co-author of several bestselling books, including Do What You Are and Nurture by Nature. With over 40 years of research and teaching experience, his groundbreaking, peer-reviewed studies reveal a significant link between personality type and mental health.
Michael Shelby, LPC, LPT
Michael is the founder of the Technology Addiction Center (TAC), a groundbreaking organization that has helped countless individuals and families break free from the grip of digital dependency. Michael brings a rare depth of understanding of the psychology and neurological mechanisms behind screen overuse. His book Technology Addiction: A Guide to Recognize and Deal with Technology in Our Lives is a powerful resource for those seeing to understand and heal from the consequences of digital overexposure. Michael lives and works in West Hartford, CT.