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Are You Doomscrolling On Social Media? Here’s How To Stop

Doomscrolling means endlessly reading negative news on social media. It’s addictive and can harm our mental health. Social media is also very good at holding our attention and confirming our feelings by showing us similar topics. There are more reasons why we do it, according to this psychologist. Watch to learn more about doomscrolling and three ways to break this habit.

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