Doomscrolling and mental health can become caught in a stressful cycle. You look for information to feel prepared, encounter more upsetting content, and keep scrolling. Learn why negative news can be difficult to put down, how to recognize when scrolling is affecting you, and practical ways to create healthier boundaries.

Social media and teen mental health can interact in complicated ways. Online spaces may provide connection and belonging while also increasing comparison, pressure, sleep disruption, or exposure to harmful content. Learn what parents should watch for and how to talk with teens without turning every conversation into a phone battle.