Previous research found connection between ‘doomscrolling’ and feelings of existential anxiety, despair, distrust, and suspicion of others
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Previous research found connection between ‘doomscrolling’ and feelings of existential anxiety, despair, distrust, and suspicion of others
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Emotional toll of constant negative news and unlimited access to ‘doomscrolling’ has led to record-high news avoidance
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