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Doomscrolling: How constant negative news consumption is reshaping mental health in 2026

Doomscrolling addiction: Causes, effects and evidence-based solutions.

Doomscrolling is a compulsive pattern of consuming negative online content that measurably worsens mood, disrupts sleep, and erodes psychological resilience. The behaviour intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic and has persisted as a dominant digital habit in 2026, driven by neurological threat-detection systems and algorithmic amplification. This article explains the clinical …

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