One UK college is stepping in to help students tackle "telephobia", the fear of making or answering phone calls.

David Sprinkle, managing partner at Veritas Recruiting Group, talks about Telephobia. Sprinkle shares tips on how to overcome the fear of talking on the phone.

A significant shift in communication habits is taking place, particularly among Gen Z, a generation that has grown up with smartphones yet appears increasingly reluctant to use them for voice calls.

This condition, known as telephobia or phone anxiety, affects millions worldwide, making it difficult to engage in phone conversations despite the need to stay connected. Regarding the same ...

David Sprinkle, managing partner at Veritas Recruiting Group, talks about Telephobia. Sprinkle shares tips on how to overcome the fear of talking on the phone. Posted March 5, 2025 11:03am EST ...

The most popular reason adults across all ages did not like to answer the phone was concerns over scammers or spam calls.

Popular reasons for accepting a phone call: Telephobia is a kind of anxiety disorder in which an individual is afraid of either answering or making a phone call, according to the National ...