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Teens say doomscrolling leaves them emotionally numb
Original: Doomscrolling on social media is emotionally numbing, teens say
Teens report that endless scrolling of negative news and content on social media leaves them emotionally numb, according to reporting by Local News Matters. The piece highlights how constant exposure to distressing headlines affects young people's emotional wellbeing, with teens themselves describing a numbing effect from prolonged doomscrolling habits.
Why now: Growing public concern about social media's impact on youth mental health keeps this topic in the conversation
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- Doomscrolling on social media is emotionally numbing, teens say · Local News Matters
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