Although cell phones allow individuals to have unlimited access to information and to connect with others in a way otherwise thought impossible, there are many harmful and disturbing effects of smartphone dependence. Cell phone addiction, is a behavioural addiction thought to be similar to that of an Internet, gambling, shopping or video game addiction and leads to severe impairment or distress in one’s life. India has the world's second-highest mobile phone users with the figure standing above one billion.
As per one study, 79% of the Indian population between the age group of 18 and 44 have their cell phones with them almost all the time, with only two hours of their waking day spent without their cell phone on hand. Signs and symptoms of cell phone addiction: Although cell phone addiction is not yet officially listed in psychiatry literature, it is comparable to gambling addiction…
