Doomscrolling vs. Bloomscrolling: Is Your Phone Making Your Anxiety Worse?
October 9, 2026
You pick up your phone to check one notification. A few minutes later, you’re reading about economic uncertainty, stressful headlines,
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You pick up your phone to check one notification. A few minutes later, you’re reading about economic uncertainty, stressful headlines,
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