India, July 30 -- 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.

A 2022 study in the Health Communication journal found that 16.5 per cent of participants had a serious problem with consuming negative news. The research showed that people who focused on bad news experienced worse mental and physical health compared to those who read less negative news. Stress, anxiety, and depressio...