How to use your smartphone — and protect your mental health

According to the Pew Research Centre, 91% of Americans own a smartphone. While they offer connection and convenience, this comes at a cost. “The interference hypothesis suggests that smartphones may interfere with daily experiences, like getting a text in the middle of a meaningful conversation with a friend, pulling our attention away and ultimately diminishing the quality of that social interaction,” says Dr Lisa Walsh, Assistant Professor of Psychology at NTU. “Over time, these small disruptions can add up, leaving us feeling less connected and less satisfied.”

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