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Perspect Psychiatr Care January 2022 PMID 33880766

Doomsurfing and doomscrolling mediate psychological distress in COVID-19 lockdown: Implications for awareness of cognitive biases.

Nitin Anand, Manoj Kumar Sharma, Pranjali Chakraborty Thakur, Ishita Mondal, Maya Sahu, Priya Singh, Ajith S J, Jayesh Suresh Kande, Neeraj Ms, Ripudaman Singh

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The overall tone reflects concern and interest in understanding how online behaviors contribute to psychological distress during the pandemic, with phrases like 'Mediate psychological distress' and cautionary comments such as 'non fatelo leggere' (don't let it be read) emphasizing the serious impact of digital discussions about mental health issues related to COVID-19.

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Abstract in brief

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in internet use for work and leisure, as well as increased anxiety and uncertainty among individuals.
  • Many people have been spending time online searching for news about the pandemic, which often leads to exposure to negative news.
  • Cognitive biases and poor affect regulation skills contribute to this behavior, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues and promoting better emotional regulation in health contexts.
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RT @ricpuglisi: Non fatelo leggere ai #MoriremoTutti https://t.co/ffRhNy08b4 https://t.co/tgg9douQnj

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Non fatelo leggere ai #MoriremoTutti https://t.co/ffRhNy08b4 https://t.co/tgg9douQnj

Dec 20, 2022 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 95,169 followers View post →
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New article: Doomsurfing and doomscrolling mediate psychological distress in COVID-19 lockdown: Implications for awareness of cognitive biases https://t.co/HrZm0bLuvr #coronavirus #COVID19 #2019ncov https://t.co/u7O6nGVlRA

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