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Island psychiatrist warns of perils of 'doom scrolling'

Practice is linked to mental wellbeing issues

An Island psychiatrist is warning of the affects 'doom scrolling' can have on your mental health.

Doom scrolling means reading excessive amounts of worrying and depressing stories via social media.

Beth Goodwin's message comes as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues.  

She says people should be conscious of the amount of time they spend on their devices:

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