Clinical Professors of Psychiatry, says phone overuse is a significant issue that is only going to get worse in time.
Ireland will need dedicated clinics to help people deal with mobile phone addictions, an expert has warned.
Professor Colin O'Gara, one of Ireland's leading Clinical Professors of Psychiatry, says phone overuse is a significant issue that is only going to get worse in time.
In recent years, there's been a notable increase of referrals for individuals who are suffering from excessive tech use.
The professor, who serves as the Head of Addiction Services at St John of God University Hospital, says there are already treatment facilities in the US and Ireland will need some soon:

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