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Everyone thinks they’re addicted to their phones — but these people really are

By

Marin Wolf

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Boston Globe

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Feb 27, 2026

The Digital Wellness Lab’s own Dr. Michael Rich goes into the underlying psychological concerns that often underpin excessive usage of devices.

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