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Taming the Doomscroll: Mindful Ways to Navigate Social Feeds
You open your phone for “just a minute”—then find yourself lost in bad news and emotional content. You feel heavy, overwhelmed. That’s doomscrolling . Staying informed matters, but our digital habits are quietly draining our mental health. It’s time to scroll more mindfully—and protect our peace in the process. Why Social Feeds Trigger Anxiety and Burnout Social media is designed to keep you engaged—not calm. Algorithms prioritize content that grabs your attention, often by s

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 212 min read
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