‘Doom scrolling’ on your phone makes you depressed, new study finds
The IndependentSign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Doom scrolling typically occurs when people consume negative or depressing content on social media for excessive periods of time. The research, published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, suggests that those who have worse mental health are more likely to read negative content online. open image in gallery Doomscrolling typically occurs when people consume negative or depressing content on social media for excessive periods of time. ) “Lots of people are saying that there is a correlation between poor mental health and internet use,” Tali Sharot, professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London who authored the study told The Times.
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