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SMART PHONE ADDICTION A SIGN OF DEPRESSION

 Prolonged use of smartphones may significantly increase the risk of depression, anxiety and insomnia among teenagers, a study warns.In 2016, over 1.5 billion smartphones were sold across the world. Since their invention in the 90s, smartphones have weaved their way into our everyday lives by helping us find directions, stay connected to our friends and family, as well as keeping us updated on current news. But despite helping us better navigate our daily lives, over-reliance on smartphones can be a form of addiction. Almost 30% of students exhibited some form of smartphone addiction.
The measurements were made using the Smartphone Addiction Scale which assesses addiction based on four symptoms:
 1) Compulsive phone use such as constantly checking for messages
2) Increasingly longer and more intense periods of use
3) Feelings of withdrawal, agitation or distress during periods without their phone
4) Impairment and interference with other life activities such as a loss of interest in face to face social interactions
Shockingly, the researchers found that students exhibiting symptoms of smartphone addiction were also significantly more likely to exhibit symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suffer from poor sleep quality.
A combination of both heavy computer use and heavy cell phone use strengthened the link. The researchers believe that public health ads should advise young people on how to use ICT in a healthy way.
We shouldn’t be scared of people connecting online or talking on their phones. The interaction with the device is not going to make you depressed if you are just using it when you are boredThis should go toward soothing some of that public anxiety over new technology. However, research on intensive engagement with devices is indicating their clear role in mental health, so the manner in which the two are connected merits further study.

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