How to Stop Doomscrolling—With Psychology

Image credit: Huizeng Hu / Getty Images. Article by Kenneth R. Rosen. Wired – March 30, 2022.

The act of doomscrolling— spinning continuously through bad news despite its disheartening and depressing effects—and social media envy, like the fear of missing out, present greater risks to your health than were previously realized. A tranche of research over the past few years, amid the global coronavirus pandemic, a rise in armed conflicts, and increased economic woes, has offered a glimpse into what leaves us restless at night and the ways social media and our phones exacerbate feelings of helplessness. […]

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