The fear of picking up the phone is related to fears of being criticised, judged, and rejected, and comes under the ambit of ...

Lauren Larkin, a psychotherapist and founder of Lel Therapy, sees DND 24/7 as Gen Z’s attempt to course-correct and ...

There was once a time when picking up a phone call was the main mode of communication, but now with endless choices available, some tech-savvy Gen Z are consumed with anxiety by the ringing of a ...

Very suggestive. For what it’s worth, I was a great phone avoider growing up. The hunted-animal response to the incoming call, and the sweating dread of the call you have to make: I relate.

Phone calls can provide a grounding routine, emotional validation, and a sense of connection, which are all protective factors against loneliness, anxiety, and mood disorders like depression, says ...

Recently, content creator Uptin shared a reel on Instagram where he explains how phone call anxiety, or 'telephobia,' has become a common issue for Gen Z. In his reel, he revealed that nearly 75 ...

Gen Z's anxiety around responding to phone calls stems from a fear of the unknown, according to Baxter. "They associate the ringing phone with fear," she said. "I don't know who's on the end of it.