Ever since smartphones have become an integral part of our day to day life, scientists and healthcare providers have been worried about excessive usage and the levels of electromagnetic frequencies that our smartphones emit.
The relation between Smartphone and depression is subject to multiple studies mostly because experts are sure that excessive usage of the smartphone can affect your mental health.
While it may seem that spending too much time on the smartphone will temporarily remove feelings such as loneliness, depression, and anxiety, rather it can actually make you feel even worse. According to a study in 2014, there was a high correlation between high social media usage and depression and anxiety.
Standard tests related to technology addiction were used to determine the addiction level in each user. Responses regarding the effect of smartphone use on social life, daily routines, sleep, productivity, and feelings were assessed and checked.
Researchers said that overuse of smartphones is just like any other type of substance abuse.
Heavy smartphone usage is often the symptoms of other underlying problems, such as stress, anxiety, depression, or loneliness.
In a recent study conducted, teenagers who are addicted to technology had higher levels of anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Smartphone users, especially teenagers, often compare themselves with their peers on social media, which often leads to feelings of loneliness and depression.
People who are less emotionally and mentally stable and suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to be addicted to their smartphones as per the research.
GPS analysis shows that people who are under depression spent more time at home or they go out at very few locations compared to those who are normal and does not suffer from any anxiety or depression
People who ‘constantly’ check their phones tend to be more stressed out than those who don’t – and social media is to blame, according to APA researchers.
The iFocusMode app offers free digital detox to online addicts which help users to get off their cell phones for few hours to few days.
