Rodrigo Machado

Rodrigo Machado

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Rodrigo Machado is a psychiatrist at the Institute of Psychiatry at Hospital das Clínicas, focusing on impulse control disorders. He studies the relationship between social isolation in the elderly and their increased screen time, particularly noting that many who become dependent on technology often show signs of depression.

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Rodrigo Machado is a psychiatrist and researcher in behavioral dependencies at USP, who explains the complexities of gambling addiction and the importance of integrated treatment.

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Rodrigo Machado is the coordinator of the dependencies program at the Institute of Psychiatry of the Hospital das Clínicas of USP.

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O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-06-21
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Rodrigo Machado discusses the effectiveness of using gamification to reduce smartphone usage.

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O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-04-30
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Rodrigo Machado discusses the common characteristics of elderly individuals who become dependent on technology.

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