Nomophobia and its psychological impact among youth” – a comprehensive review

New technologies have become an integral part of individual’s lives. The development of smartphone technology provides great opportunities and conveniences for people. As a result of their communication capabilities and people’s interaction with them, smartphones have gained widespread acceptance. The great reliance on mobile devices and the increased time spent on them in the past two decades have brought about a host of newly classified medical conditions and diseases directly linked to their use, and one such condition is known as Nomophobia. Nomophobia (derived from the term “no-mobile-phone-phobia”) is the dread of being separated from or unable to access one’s mobile phone. It has the potential to transition into an addictive pattern, constituting a prevalent issue affecting young adults. Individuals might feel depression, anxiety, stress, discomfort, and nervousness as a result of being unable to contact smartphone services. In this light, the aim of the present review paper was to explore the relevant literature on prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, preventive and therapeutic interventions associated with Nomophobia.