By Jaime Ortega Simo
Dr. Lisa Merlo
Hi Jaime,
I just got your message, so on the chance it isn’t too late, here’s a quote:
As people become more dependent on technology, there is sometimes a tendency to focus less effort on in-person interactions. Some individuals ignore the people they are with to answer calls or text messages.
Others are avoiding more intimate interactions, especially those that might be anxiety-provoking, and using text messages to convey information instead. This can create problems in relationships, as well as functional activities of daily living.
Best,
Dr. M
(Dr. Merlo is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute)
