JOY Drive

10 Feb 2025

Dr Lisa Harrison: Doomscrolling

Mental Health, News & Politics

We have all been there… a quick check of the news before bed turns into an hours-long rabbit hole of scrolling through distressing headlines. One article leads to another, and suddenly, it is late at night, your mind is racing, and sleep feels impossible. This phenomenon, known as doomscrolling, sneaks up on us, leaving us anxious, overwhelmed and sometimes even helpless.

But in a world where staying informed is crucial, how do we strike the right balance? How can we engage with important news without it damaging our mental health?

Guest: Dr Lisa Harrison, Lecturer in Digital Communications at Flinders University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

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Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

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