Doomscrolling and Mental Health Anna G. Orfanidou
Event details
People often seek information as a means of coping with challenging situations. Attuning to negative information can be adaptive because it alerts people to risks in their environment, thereby preparing them for similar threats in the future. However, doomscrolling - the compulsive consumption of negative news - is linked to increased psychological distress, including anxiety, depression feelings of helplessness or even suicidal tendencies.
Anna G. Orfanidou of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus examines how we can reclaim control over our digital lives and break the cycle of constant negative media consumption. Join her as she explores tools for fostering mindful engagement, empowering individuals to shift from passive scrolling to active, conscious online interaction.
This event will take place live on Zoom Webinar. You will receive a link to join a couple of days before the event and a reminder an hour before. During the event, you can ask questions via a Q&A function, but audience cameras and microphones will remain muted throughout.
About the speaker
Anna G. Orfanidou is a Researcher and Lecturer with CITY College, University of York Europe Campus. She has been teaching Journalism and Communication for 10 years. Alongside teaching, she works as a journalist and is a member of the North Greece Editor's Union.
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