Whether you read negative news online or watch videos of adorable puppies on social media, spending excessive time on your device can be harmful. Doomscrolling, or binging negative information through various feeds, can take a toll on mental and physical health. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains the negative effects doomscrolling and overindulging online.
Doomscrolling and phone addiction: How much is too much?
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