Smartphones—Seductively Addictive, Detrimental to Mental Health

Smartphones—Seductively Addictive, Detrimental to Mental Health
Many people are addicted to smartphone usage, which can have a significant effect on mental health and general well-being. shutterstock
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Smartphone addiction is becoming rampant around the globe. Our youth are the most susceptible, although the problem isn’t exclusive to them. Social media screen time competes with our focus on loved ones, core life ambitions, and essential chores.

Worldwide, more than 6.6 billion people use smartphones for communication, internet browsing, or gaming. Increasing research reveals that compulsive use of smartphones can significantly affect physical and mental health, leading to depression, infertility, and delayed brain development. Experts suggest that the consequences of excessive smartphone usage might be more severe than anticipated.
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