The article discusses the problematic overuse of technology, emphasizing how it can lead to a form of digital dependency. The author reflects on their personal realization of this dependency after misplacing their smartphone, highlighting how reliant they had become on it for communication and information. Over 95% of U.S. adults use smartphones, raising concerns among mental health professionals about distinguishing between habits and addiction. This growing dependency has implications for mental health and underscores the need for awareness about technology's role in our lives.
Digital dependency, a growing concern, involves overuse of technology, seen in gaming, gambling, and even social media, leading to mental health implications.
The experience of misplacing my smartphone opened my eyes to my reliance on technology for daily routines and revealed how easily I felt disconnected.
With over 95% of U.S. adults using smartphones, the challenge of distinguishing between habitual and addictive technology use continues to perplex mental health professionals.
Recognizing the thin line between habit and addiction is crucial as technology becomes increasingly ingrained in our daily lives and affects our mental health.
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