Explore the dangers of doomscrolling and learn strategies to reduce negative news consumption, enhance mental health, and achieve balance in your daily routine. Many people like watching funny cat videos on social media, while others tend to focus on sad news. News about war or local crime can be hard to ignore. When you read news online, you will find stories that may upset you. Some people feel the need to keep scrolling through negative news, which is called doomscrolling. This habit can harm your mental health. Keep reading to learn how to stop doomscrolling.Constantly consuming sad news? 9 ways to stop doomscrolling (Shutterstock)Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times. She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust.
Career journey and experience
Tavishi began her health journalism journey in 2017, and has since reported for RSTV, Financial Express, Jagran, HT Media Labs and Zee. She joined Hindustan Times to simplify wellness subjects by cutting through jargon.
From decoding health trends and interviewing doctors to testing fitness routines herself, Tavishi always approaches content with one filter: “Will this help someone make a better decision today?”
