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What therapists say about this new antidote for doomscrolling—and no, it’s not bricking your phone
What therapists say about this new antidote for doomscrolling—and no, it’s not bricking your phone. With seemingly endless studies showing doomscrolling is bad for mental health , more people are rethinking their relationship with social media and digital content. Enter “bloomscrolling,” the latest trend on social media, which encourages people to intentionally and actively seek out uplifting and inspiring content online. According to experts, it reflects a broader shift away from passively consuming negative news content. Sreela Roy-Greene, a licensed therapist at online therapy platform BetterHelp, says the bloomscrolling trend isn’t about ignoring difficult realities or forcing yourself to feel.