Doom scrolling

Doom scrolling refers to the habit of continuously consuming negative news on social media, which can have significant impacts on mental health and well-being.

Indexed studies indicate that doom scrolling is linked with increased anxiety and disrupted sleep patterns, particularly during stressful periods like the COVID-19 pandemic. These effects are exacerbated by the addictive nature of social media platforms, which often trigger dopamine releases that keep users engaged in consuming distressing content. Furthermore, digital resilience plays a key role in mitigating these negative outcomes, suggesting that developing healthier relationships with technology is crucial.

This habit connects closely to anxiety and sleep disorders, highlighting the need for strategies to manage technology use effectively. Additionally, it links to the broader topic of mental health impacts from social media use, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy and resilience.

While evidence on doom scrolling is growing, more research is needed to fully understand its long-term effects and effective interventions.

Sources

• Scrolling for data or doom during COVID-19? (PMID:32642969)
• The age of doom scrolling - Social media's attractive addiction. (PMID:37034854)
• [[Changes in sleep patterns and the doom-scrolling (doom-surfing) phenomenon as modifiable risk factors for anxiety due to continuous stress of the COVID-19 pandemic].](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37966445/) (PMID:37966445)
• Dopamine-scrolling: a modern public health challenge requiring urgent attention. (PMID:40219910)
• Pattern Recognition: Using Rocks, Wind, Water, Anxiety, and Doom Scrolling in a Slow Apocalypse (to Learn More About Methods for Changing the World). (PMID:38603035)
• Digital resilience mediates healthy use of technology. (PMID:34259055)

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