People with poorer mental health are more prone to browsing negative content online, which further exacerbates their symptoms, finds a study led by UCL researchers.
University College LondonNov 21 2024
Co-lead author Professor Tali Sharot said: "Our results show that browsing negatively valenced content not only mirrors a person's mood but can also actively worsen it. This creates a feedback loop that can perpetuate mental health challenges over time." Co-lead author, PhD student Christopher Kelly , said: "The results contribute to the ongoing debate regarding the relationship between mental health and online behaviour.
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