Are reels making your ‘brain rot’? Psychiatrist explains how they affect mental health
Published on: Nov. 22, 2025, 3:43 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express
The rise of short-form content has sparked worries about its effect on our focus and cognitive function. A 2025 study by the American Psychological Association discovered a connection between excessive consumption of short videos and cognitive decline, also known as ‘brain rot’. This is associated with mental fog, stress, and poor mental well-being, although no […] | financialexpress.com
