9 in 10 young people lose sleep to doomscrolling, new poll finds

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Sep 21, 2026
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AI GeneratedDr. Rafael Palaio of Stanford Medicine discusses the prevalence of \"doom scrolling\" among teens and young adults. He explains how algorithms prioritize upsetting content to increase engagement, leading to sleep deprivation, mental health issues, and impaired well-being. He emphasizes treating the time before bed as preparation for sleep rather than free time.
