Study: Here’s What Doomscrolling Does To Your Brain

Researchers at University College London found that doomscrolling and depression can form a loop, with one worsening the other. Those with poor mental health are more likely to seek out negative content online, and that content can make them feel even worse. The study asked 1,000 people to browse the internet and take a psychological test. “We spend many hours online, and as humans, we only just started doing so in the last few years. Is it causing problems?” Professor Tali Sharot said. (dailymail.co.uk)