(WTTV/WXIN) — A study published by the National Institutes of Health is warning about the effects of a social media phenomenon known as “doomscrolling.” Doomscrolling refers to people who scroll ...

Scientists have found evidence proving that “doomscrolling” is bad for your brain. In a recent study published in the Journal of Computers in Human Behavior Reports, a team of researchers found there ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - We’ve all caught ourselves in the mindless scroll on social media, online or on our phones. There’s actually a term for that: it’s called ‘doomscrolling.’ “Maybe I’ll watch ...

A new addiction is on the rise. Many call doomscrolling a way to kill time, but it’s really an addiction. Like many addictions that have consequences, doomscrolling creates mental and physical health ...

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.

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. "Doomscrolling" is affecting millions of people worldwide. It’s wreaking havoc on everyday ...