Research has associated doomscrolling with lower psychological well-being, while broader research has found associations with emotional distress. The challenge is learning how to stay connected to the world without allowing an endless stream of information to consume your attention.

If you've spent time on TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, or other social media platforms recently, you've probably seen people talking about something called a dopamine menu. Many clients have brought it up in therapy over the past several months, often asking the same question: "I saw this online...does it actually work?"