HealthPhoto: HT HealthExpert Explains Psychology Behind Doomscrolling and Mental Health Impact
Doomscrolling, the habit of continuously scrolling through negative news, affects mental health by increasing anxiety and emotional exhaustion. Dr. Priya Kaul, a spiritual life coach, explains that the brain is wired to focus on danger and uncertainty, making bad news more attention-grabbing. While staying informed is easier with alerts and social media, this habit can be hard to break and harms emotional well-being.
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