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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Sian Baldwin

What can be done to stop doomscrolling? Tips to avoid brain rot

Are you spending excessive amounts of time online? - (PA Wire)

Addictive phone behaviour is already a hot topic with the UK Government, as MPs have warned that children are “doomscrolling” for hours on end on smartphones.

Previously, experts have called for the equivalent of “seatbelt” legislation to be introduced for children in regard to their social media use, saying youngsters should have help to manage addictive content.

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