Smartphone addiction is referred to by various terms, such as "smartphone dependence", "problematic smartphone use,” and “nomophobia” (no mobile phone phobia). Problematic smartphone use is marked by ...

Young adult "night owls" (or "evening types"—those who prefer to stay up late) are significantly more at risk of developing problematic relationships with smartphones and social media, according to a ...

The downsides of doomscrolling and screen addiction are well documented, but while many of us would like to spend less time glued to a smartphone, it’s easier said than done. Much has been written ...

A new study presented today at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 reveals that gender plays a significant role in excessive and problematic (psychological or behavioral dependence) ...

Key TakeawaysSmartphones can contribute to seniors’ depressionSeniors who constantly scroll news, watch videos or play games ...

I check an email and before I realize it, I’m watching TikTok videos: lions fight hyenas, military dads reunite with kids, athletes do amazing things … I look up, and an hour has passed. I’ve wasted ...