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How Dangerous is Doomscrolling?

Remember when you were a kid and there was Breaking News on TV? The avalanche of images. The wave of emotions. It was unsettling. The same thing happens today, every time we start doomscrolling. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about the dangers of doomscrolling, how it affects us, and how dads can help their kids stop the cycle. Why This Matters Doomscrolling reportedly leads to worse mental health outcomes, more anxiety, and higher rates of suicide. What is Doomscrolling? Doomscrolling is looking through an endless feed of negative content - on social media, newsfeeds, and other sources on the web Key Takeaways • According to Newsweek, 46% of millennials doomscroll regularly. The number increases to 53% for Gen Z. • Americans spend around 3.5 hours doomscrolling during the workweek. • Per Twenge, teens who spend five or more hours per day on their devices are 71% more likely to have one risk factor for suicide. How To Stop Doomscrolling 1. Talk to your kids about doomscrolling. Ask kids if they’ve heard of it. Do they do it? How does it make them feel? Ask them what they want their life to look like. Do they want to be pessimistic, anxious, or just escape from their responsibilities? 2. Teach kids to think of good things. Find positive stories. Your brain is wired to fixate on negative, so do whatever you can do fight back against the natural tendency. 3. Fuel their optimism. Optimism creates a protective barrier for our mental health. Important Episode Timestamps 00:02:20 – 00:03:34 | What Is Doomscrolling and Why It’s So Addictive A clear definition of doomscrolling and how endless negative content pulls both kids and adults into a cycle. 00:03:34 – 00:04:46 | Who’s Doomscrolling? The Stats Every Parent Should Know Data reveals how Gen Z, millennials, and even adults are affected by constant negative scrolling. 00:04:46 – 00:06:11 | Doomscrolling at Work and Before Bed How late-night scrolling and workplace distraction are quietly damaging sleep, focus, and productivity. 00:06:11 – 00:08:01 | The Brain Science Behind Phone Addiction Why dopamine, cortisol, and fear of missing out keep us reaching for our phones 200 times a day. 00:08:01 – 00:10:26 | How Doomscrolling Fuels Pessimism and Anxiety Why constant exposure to bad news rewires how kids see the world and raises anxiety levels. 00:10:26 – 00:12:14 | Negativity Bias: Why Bad News Sticks How our brains cling to negative stories even when most of what we see is actually positive. 00:12:14 – 00:14:09 | Teen Mental Health, Suicide Risk & Screen Time Research connecting excessive phone use with anxiety, hopelessness, and increased suicide risk factors. 00:14:09 – 00:17:22 | 24/7 Breaking News in Your Child’s Pocket Why smartphones create constant “wall-to-wall coverage” and expose kids to nonstop violent content. 00:17:22 – 00:20:19 | How Dads Can Talk to Kids About Doomscrolling Practical ways to start conversations, ask about friends’ habits, and respond with empathy instead of panic. 00:20:19 – 00:24:41 | Fighting Doomscrolling With Optimism and Good News Why cultivating optimism, gratitude, and positive stories builds a protective barrier for your child’s mental health. APD Pro Move: Have your kids tell you something good. Find a positive or funny story to share with your kids every day. If your kids are teenagers, ask them to find a good story to share with you. Sponsor: The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net. All Pro Dad Resources: Episode 93 – How Do I Make the Social Media Algorithm Work For Me? https://allprodad.com/podcast/how-do-... Episode 109 – Should I Let My Kid Be An Online Influencer? https://allprodad.com/podcast/should-... Are Your Kids Doomscrolling? https://allprodad.com/are-your-kids-d... Study on optimism during COVID pandemic: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Connect with Us: ● Connect with Ted Lowe   / ted-lowe-b9811926   ● Connect with Bobby Lewis   / bobby-lewis-423701149   ● Connect with BJ Foster   / bj-foster-18304328   ● Subscribe to the All Pro Dad Podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Get All Pro Dad merch! https://www.familyfirststore.net Join nearly 200,000 other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent straight to your inbox: https://www.allprodad.com/subscribe/ Get great content for moms at iMOM: https://www.imom.com