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How to stop doomscrolling and reclaim your brain
Science Weekly
The Negative Effects of Doomscrolling on Mental Health and Brain Function
This chapter explores how excessive consumption of sad or negative information through doomscrolling can disrupt sleep patterns, increase anxiety and depression, affect concentration, and shrink brain areas. It also discusses the role of empathy in experiencing these effects and delves into whether it is a cause or a result of mental health issues.
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