Guides
Long-form guides on compulsive technology use — what the research supports, what it does not, and what to do about it. Each one is sourced and dated, because this field moves and a lot of what circulates is out of date.
ExplainerNomophobiaThe fear of being without your phone: where the term came from, what the research actually supports, and what it does not.PracticalHow to Run a Digital Detox That HoldsMost detoxes fail in week two. This is the version built around what you replace the time with, not what you remove.PracticalHow to Stop DoomscrollingWhy bad news is stickier than good news, and the interventions that change the behavior rather than shame it.For parentsTeens and Social MediaWhat the evidence says about harm, where it is contested, and what actually helps at home.ExplainerPhone AddictionThe signs, the mechanisms behind them, and where the line between heavy use and a real problem sits.DataTechnology Addiction StatisticsCurrent figures on screen time, problematic use and treatment, each tied to its source.
If you want a starting point
Take the Smartphone Compulsion Test first. It takes about two minutes and it will tell you which of these guides is worth your time. If you are here about a child, start with Kids Online Safety instead.