Nomophobia is a fear of being without access to a working cell phone. This doesn’t just mean the dread you feel upon realizing you’ve left your phone at home or can’t find it anywhere. It also refers ...

In the past decade, the use of mobile phones has been continuously skyrocketing especially after smartphones were introduced. It is undeniable that these smart devices have become an important part of ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Does a low cellphone battery give you anxiety? Then, you may need to see a doctor because you could be suffering from nomophobia. TAKE ACTION: Get help with mental health issues ...

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PORTLAND -- Cell phones have become a part of everything we do, to the point that for many there is a genuine fear or anxiety when they don't have their phone with them. Now, doctors have a name for ...

Nomophobia, a word which resembles a human behaviour in the shortest possible way, would now probably discussed more as it has been chosen by voting as the ‘People’s Word of 2018’ by Cambridge ...

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) -- You may be one of the growing number of Americans (or global citizens) who has a bit of nomophobia. "Nomophobia?" you mutter as you read this on your ever-present smartphone. "Of ...

Almost all of us know the anxiety that a low battery notification induces within us, especially during a binge session of watching reels or working from home. Turns out, this anxiety can be stemming ...

As with most technology, when smart phones first came out they were supposed to make our lives easier and less stressful. After having three different types of phones, I think that it’s actually the ...

NEWPORT BEACH (CBS2) — People who frequently check their cellphones for new calls, texts, or app updates may suffer from more than just a simple obsession. Mental health professionals have coined the ...

SAN FRANCISCO, C.A. -- Does a low cellphone battery give you anxiety? Then, you may need to see a doctor because you could be suffering from nomophobia. TAKE ACTION: Get help with mental health issues ...