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13 November 2019
Smart Phone addiction explained: Part2
Do you experience a mild state of panic when you misplace your smartphone? This state of panic or anxiety when you misplaced your smartphone is much the same unique emotion as for any other addiction, but only milder. This begs the question: “How does cellular addiction link to any other addiction and why is itRead more
13 November 2019
Smartphone addiction: Part 1
Smartphone usage dangers if you are a depressed person The concern for psychologists is the research indicating more and more that smartphone users who struggle with their mental health are more likely to exceedingly use their smartphone as a form of therapy. They are also tending to escape their emotional state and are less carefulRead more
23 October 2019
What is the impact on the community of the matric boy in Pretoria who committed suicide ?
The sad and shocking news of the suicide of a Pretoria Matric boy reached the community of Pretoria East on 24 July 2019. Since then a month has gone by giving me time to reflect and observe as a psychologist how the incident unfolded. As expected it was immediately reported that clergymen and psychologists wereRead more
