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PSYCHOLOGY OF DOOMSCROLLING
Psychology warns that staying up late for just one more episode or doomscrolling may make you more vulnerable in the moments you least expectLate nights spent indulging in 'revenge bedtime procrastination' might be more detrimental than just morning grogginess. A recent study rev...- Psychology says late-night scrolling is not entertainment: Why your tired brain keeps watching one more video even when your body wants sleepPsychology says that the most important takeaway is that late-night scrolling is often about far more than entertainment. For many people, ...
- 90 days without WhatsApp, 11 hours a week gained: Ankur Warikoo on his 2016 digital detox habit. Here’s how he uses the messaging app nowEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shared his disciplined approach to WhatsApp usage, revealing he deleted the app for 90 days in 2016 to reclaim t...
- Word of the Day: AlogotrophyWord of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern li...
- ‘Brain Rot’ is everywhere — here’s why the Internet can’t stop talking about itBrain rot, a new term for mental fatigue, is gaining attention. Excessive online content consumption, especially on social media, is linked...
- Why Spending Time at Home Is More Powerful for Your Mind Than You Think, Say PsychologistsHome is more than just a place to sleep. Psychology reveals it profoundly impacts your mind and emotions. Your living space acts as a secur...
- The Psychology of Everyday Experience: Why You Can Feel Restless Even When Nothing Is WrongModern life keeps our brains perpetually alert, leading to restlessness. Suppressed emotions and cognitive underload also contribute, as do...
- Why Spending Time at Home Matters, According to Psychology: The Practical Truth Few Tell YouStaying home is often misconstrued as laziness, but behavioral science reveals it's a critical regulatory environment for the brain. Home a...
- How to deny you're a doomscrollerEmbrace your inner 'current events enthusiast' by rebranding your doomscrolling habit. Blame algorithms for your endless feeds of negative ...
- Wharton psychologist and ex-Pentagon advisor unpacks the real mental health crisis among youth. Netizens ask, 'Are we sure it’s just kids?'Wharton psychologist and ex-Pentagon advisor Adam Grant shared findings from a JAMA Health study, warning that youth mental health risks st...
- Psychologists say these 7 evening habits could be holding you back from ever feeling truly happyEvening habits significantly impact happiness levels. Research indicates that doomscrolling, bedtime procrastination, and rumination contri...
- Is your temper tampering with your health? The hidden costs of anger you can’t ignoreWhile anger can sometimes push us toward necessary change, chronic or intense anger can be harmful to both mental and physical health. Expe...
- Doomscrolling, fear and dread: Away from frontlines, India-Pak tensions take toll on mental healthRising India-Pakistan tensions have sparked widespread anxiety, even far from conflict zones. From children fearing war to adults obsessive...
- From 'How to Keep Time' to 'All Creatures': 6 podcasts to ease your anxietyAmidst a world filled with anxiety triggers like global turmoil and economic pressures, these six podcasts offer a blend of practical tips ...
- Team of experts found ways to help young people addicted to social media to cut the cravingResearch shows that social media has both positive and negative impacts on mental health. By setting goals and reflecting on media consumpt...
- Doomscrolling: Shashi Tharoor tweets 'word of the era'"Word of the Era! Merriam Webster Dictionary says they are watching the increasing use of this term (along with 'doomsurfing'). Increased c...
- Pills can't cure insomnia. Sleep aiding meds come with risks, choose alternate treatments insteadSleep aids can also have side effects, some of them serious.
- Empathy is our only moral compass during pandemic, Russia-Ukraine conflict. But, know where to draw the lineThe effects of excess empathy can be both psychological and physical.
- You don't have to be Greta Thunberg, but diapers & single-use plastic can trigger climate anxietyClimate change can have a powerful psychological effect on people.
- How to protect your mental health in the face of uncertainty and another COVID variantCOVID has compounded emotional, social and financial pressure for vulnerable groups, including children, women, health care workers, those ...
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