Apps offer alternatives to doomscrolling to improve mental well-being

TechCrunch reported that doomscrolling, the habit of spending excessive time consuming social media content, affects 64% of Americans and can harm mental health and attention span.

Researchers warn that prolonged scrolling can cause brain fatigue, difficulty focusing, and disrupted sleep, while negative content may lead to anxiety and emotional drain, according to TechCrunch.

To counter this, apps like Finch encourage users to build healthy habits by caring for a virtual pet through daily goals such as drinking water, walking, and mindfulness exercises.

Finch also allows users to write about their day, practice breathing exercises, and send positive messages to friends, helping to replace mindless scrolling with self-care activities.

TechCrunch suggests these apps as tools for those seeking productive phone use during spare moments, alongside other methods like reading or walking.