blog posts 'Dysfunctional' phone use: When you prioritize the device over social activities Oct 18, 2016 11:45 am by Business MirrorIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Business Mirror (Oct. 18) Illinois researcher Tayana Panova found a “strong negative association” between mobile phone use or Internet use for coping during emotionally taxing situations and mental health. Share on Facebook Tweet Email