The existence of smartphones has modified social and work expectations so that 24-hour availability is now often considered the norm. (Shutterstock)

Does being away from your smartphone cause you anxiety? The fact that it makes you available 24/7 could be the reason

Some researchers argue that nomophobia, or no mobile phobia, should be treated through psychological and pharmaceutical treatments. But these claims ignore real-life interactions.
Mental illnesses are usually a function of systemic factors on an individual, but Bell’s national awareness campaign doesn’t focus on that. (Shutterstock)

Bell, let’s talk about #colonialism, #racism and #ableism

The annual Bell Let’s Talk campaign is shaping national conversations on mental health. But the campaign materials focus on individuals rather than the role of systemic oppression.
Il est difficile de lire ou de déchiffrer le langage corporel et les micro-expressions sur l’écran d’un téléphone intelligent. Shutterstock

Pourquoi FaceTime ne peut remplacer les rencontres en personne

À mesure que la distanciation sociale s'installe, nous intégrons de plus en plus les communications en ligne dans notre vie sociale. Mais elles ne compensent pas le langage corporel ou le toucher.

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