New! – 8 May 2017
The latest statistics show one in eight of us could have a phone addiction.
Dr Richard Graham, Lead Technology Addiction Consultant Psychiatrist at Nightingale Hospital asks you: “Does using the device give you a buzz? Perhaps it makes you feel relaxed? If the answer is yes, I’d be concerned.”
The warning signs:
- Your phone is your crutch
- You prefer online life to real life
- Obsessive compulsive checking
- Nomophobia
The Dangers of overuse:
- A lack of caring
- Loneliness and depression
- Distraction
- Sleep issues
Top tips for device detox:
- z-App your phone issues
- Dumb down your device
- Have screen-free periods
- Practice mindfulness
