Doomscrolling (or doomsurfing) is when you see or read sad, scary, or negative news online and continue consuming such information. During the COVID-19 pandemic, digital news consumption increased by 35%, and people who got their news through social media increased by 47%, contributing to this phenomenon. This habit can negatively impact your mental and physical health.

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