"Doomscrolling can have some dire consequences on our mental health and well-being leaving us feeling stress, anxiety, despair and questioning the meaning of life," says lead author, Reza Shabahang ...

The concept of doomscrolling arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, as everyone was stuck in their homes with not much to do but scroll through social media and check for updates on the pandemic.

Have you ever found yourself endlessly scrolling through your social media feeds seeking out the latest depressing news stories, despite how hopeless they make you feel? This phenomenon, known as ...

(NEXSTAR) – While it may feel relaxing to put one’s mind on pause and endlessly scroll the feed of a favorite app, experts are urging people to beware of certain warning signs. Left unchecked, the ...

In March 2021, students and staff from UC Berkeley’s Investigations Lab gathered in a Zoom room—physically separate due a spike in COVID-19, but together online—each square on their screens a glimpse ...

It could be early in the morning, perhaps even before you get out of bed, or any time of day thereafter. It starts with a notification. You just plan to reply to that one text—but then, since you’re ...

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When I open my phone in the morning, I make a promise I will likely break. I will only check the news once daily. As a faculty member at three universities and colleges, I must stay updated with the ...

As missiles crossed the Persian Gulf this weekend and explosions were reported across the region, millions of people did the same thing: They reached for their phones. Within minutes, social media ...

Can doomscrolling trigger an existential crisis? In a world first study on the impact of doomscrolling from an existential perspective, Flinders University researchers warn that habitual checking of ...