HealthJuly 17, 2026
doomscrolling
DOOM-skroh-ling
Definition
The act of continuously scrolling through bad or depressing news on social media or news apps, even though it is distressing.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of the noun 'doom' (referring to death or misfortune) and the verb 'scrolling' (the act of moving through digital content). It gained widespread popularity in 2020 as people obsessively checked news updates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the news
The article mentions doomscrolling as a behavior teenage ambassadors identify as a mental stressor. They recommend cutting back on this habit to improve overall mental well-being.
BTheOne recruits Montgomery County teen ambassadors for mental health initiative
Read the full article ↗Montgomery Community Media