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Survey

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Student Emily Brown says that she knows people who are addicted to their phones and that those kids seem as if they have social problems and use their technology as a way to escape reality.

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"Excessive smartphone use can disrupt your sleep, which can have a serious impact on your overall mental health. It can impact your memory, affect your ability to think clearly, and reduce your cognitive and learning skills." The bright lights coming off the screen can confuse the brain into thinking its day time and not send signals to your body that it is time to rest.

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Ability to concentrate and think deeply.

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Ability to concentrate and think deeply.

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"The persistent buzz, ping or beep of your smartphone can distract you from important tasks, socializing and interrupt those quiet moments that are crucial to creativity and problem solving." Even if you are not using your phone, you are consistently thinking about it and distracted all times.

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Cellphone addiction can negatively impact your life by :

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Cellphone addiction can negatively impact your life by :

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A technology addiction expert, Dr. David Greenfield, claims that people are addicted to their cellphones because "Every once in a while you get a reward.. a piece of information, a text, an email, or an update. You never know what you are going to receive, how good its going to be." People are always holding on to their phone awaiting a notification.

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"Teens tend to compare themselves unfavorably with their peers on social media, promoting feelings of loneliness and depression."

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Out of the 385 students that participated in a survey, 69% said they are addicted to their cellphones. This means that roughly 3 out of 5 students admit they are addicted to their cellphones.

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Out of the 385 students that participated in a survey, 69% said they are addicted to their cellphones. This means that roughly 3 out of 5 students admit they are addicted to their cellphones.

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Teens are pressured into always checking their phones and never be out of touch from social media, friends and school work. "This need to continually check and respond can contribute to higher stress levels and even burnout." Teens and their fear of missing out on things lead them into checking their phones heavily.