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Nomophobia and Mental Health: Emerging Challenges and Therapeutic approaches in the Digital Age

Author(s) Ms. Vashwati Sarma, Dr. R. D. Padmavathy
Country India
Abstract This paper investigates the complex relationship between nomophobia (no mobile phone phobia) and broader mental health concerns. As smartphone dependency intensifies globally, understanding nomophobia's role within the mental health spectrum becomes increasingly crucial for both researchers and clinicians. This comprehensive analysis examines nomophobia's psychological manifestations, its correlation with established mental health conditions, neurobiological mechanisms, and potential integration into existing mental health frameworks. Evidence suggests nomophobia frequently co-occurs with anxiety disorders, depression, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies, potentially exacerbating pre-existing mental health vulnerabilities. The paper further evaluates how nomophobia could represent both a symptom and catalyst of mental health challenges, particularly among vulnerable populations. Therapeutic approaches combining digital wellness strategies with traditional mental health interventions show promise for addressing this emerging phenomenon. The integration of nomophobia awareness into mental health screening and treatment protocols may significantly enhance outcomes in an increasingly connected world, suggesting important directions for clinical practice and public mental health policy.
Keywords Nomophobia, Mental Health, Digital Psychology, Smartphone Dependency, Anxiety Disorders, Technology Addiction, Psychopathology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61672
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbcnt9
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