Mental health and nomophobia: emerging challenges in the digital age
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Mental health, Nomophobia, Technology addiction, Anxiety, BurnoutAbstract
Introduction: Nomophobia, understood as the irrational fear of being without a mobile phone, is an emerging phenomenon that affects mental health. Its presence has been observed in both students and professionals, impacting emotional well-being as well as academic and work performance.Objective: To assess the impact of nomophobia on mental health and explore the relationship between excessive use of mobile devices and the emergence of associated disorders, such as anxiety and burnout.Development: Various studies have linked mobile phone addiction to elevated levels of anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms. In academic and professional contexts, digital dependency is associated with a decline in self-perception and the onset of burnout, demonstrating a negative impact on quality of life. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified this issue by increasing the need for digital connectivity and, consequently, the risk of developing nomophobia. The integration of screening tools and psychosocial support programs has been proposed as an effective strategy to mitigate these adverse effects.Conclusions: It is essential to implement preventive interventions and integrated early detection strategies to address nomophobia, which will help improve mental health and quality of life. Promoting digital education and strengthening psychosocial support programs are crucial to counteract the negative effects of excessive mobile phone use.
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