Doomscrolling: The impact of negative news and disaster reporting on mental well-being

Doomscrolling: The impact of negative news and disaster reporting on mental well-being

There have never been more channels to access the news, from website to television and radio through to social media. What kind of impact might constant exposure to the news have on our mental health?

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