doomscrolling

Chronic overstimulation dulls the brain’s reward system, but intentional habit changes can restore the ability to feel everyday pleasure.

Doomscrolling fuels anxiety and lower well-being by trapping the brain in repeated negative news cycles, but structured limits can break it.

New study finds social media scrolling least joyful while music delivers the greatest happiness

Doomscrolling traps us in negative news cycles, harming mental health, but mindful habits can break the cycle and reduce depression.

A new study finds that doomscrolling, the compulsive consumption of negative news on social media, may worsen existential anxiety, based on research from Iran and the US.

Searches for “off-the-grid” living have surged by 67% over the past decade, reflecting a growing trend among those seeking an escape from the digital overload of daily life.

According to a new report, the average person spends 145 minutes on social media every day.

Two-thirds of the public (66%) set themselves New Year’s resolutions, which equates to around 35 million adults.

Doomscrolling refers to the act of compulsively scrolling through negative news on social media or other digital platforms, even when it induces stress, anxiety, or feelings of hopelessness.

Have you ever been captivated by a horror film? Despite the fear and anxiety it evokes, there’s a pull that keeps you watching. 

Doomscrolling, meaning obsessively scanning social media and websites for bad news, can promote feelings of anxiety and depression, and burnout.