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What is doom scrolling actually doing to our minds?

In this episode of Beneath the Noise, we explore the growing habit of doom scrolling — the endless cycle of consuming negative news, social media content, and algorithm-driven information — and ask a deeper question: what is this doing to young minds?

For many of us, scrolling has become automatic. A quick check of Instagram, TikTok, or the news turns into 30 minutes of passive consumption before we even realise it. But beneath the surface, this habit may be shaping our attention spans, mental health, anxiety levels, and perception of the world.

In this conversation, we unpack the psychology behind doom scrolling, why our brains are wired to seek negative information, and how social media algorithms amplify that instinct. We also explore the long-term consequences for focus, emotional regulation, and identity development, particularly for younger generations growing up in a permanently connected world.

This isn't about blaming technology. It's about understanding the subtle ways constant information exposure might be changing how we think, feel, and relate to reality.

In this episode, we discuss:

0:00 - Why doom scrolling is so addictive and why our brains struggle to stop
11:13 - How negative content hijacks attention and fuels anxiety
23:56 - The impact of social media on young people's mental health and identity
44:43 - Whether constant information is making us more aware — or more overwhelmed
55:10 - Practical ways to regain control of your attention and digital habits

If you've ever picked up your phone for a moment and lost an hour, this conversation might make you rethink what scrolling is really doing beneath the surface.

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