Event Brief
Apps to Distract from Doomscrolling
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Summary: Explore apps that help break the cycle of doomscrolling and promote engaging content.
WHO: Americans
WHAT: Using apps to reduce doomscrolling
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To combat the negative effects of excessive social media consumption
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