Whether you know what the definition of doomscrolling is or not, you have probably fallen victim to it at some point. Doomscrolling is the act of getting sucked into a screen and consuming nothing but negative news for an extended period of time. It is a coping mechanism that happens when we find out something bad is happening or experience anxiety about a recurrent national or international problem. To try and feel control over the situation we take in as much information as possible, even if this approach has detrimental effects on our mental health.
