There is mounting scientific evidence that the round-the-clock bombardment of cell phone alerts and messages is affecting the physical and mental health of cell phone users. This book explores how cell phone users are being manipulated into touching their phones up to five thousand times a day and the effects this activity is having on brain function, emotional well-being, and relationships.

The making of a public health crisis -- The dangers of distraction -- Troubling changes in communication and social interaction -- Cell phones and the brain -- What is being done to reduce cell phone problems?.