Scroll Zombies: the Science-based guide to fighting doom scrolling

Feeling like a ‘scroll zombie’ lately? You're not alone. From presidents to postmen, the digital vortex has spared no one. But is our endless swiping creating more than just scroll fatigue? Sven Rollenhagen’s "Scroll Zombies" peels back the layers of our social media addiction in a world even more digitally saturated than when his research began.

Rollenhagen dives into how non-stop feeds are rewiring our brains, undermining mental health, and fueling dependency remarkably similar to substance addiction. With fresh insights into tech advancements and their psychological impacts, he bridges the gap between connection and compulsion.

His approach isn't about smashing phones but finding balance. This guide is filled with actionable strategies to unplug, manage screen time, and reconnect with the real world—without saying goodbye to the benefits of social media.

Are you ready to trade ‘doom-scrolling’ for digital harmony? "Scroll Zombies" is a must-read for anyone ready to reclaim their focus, recharge their mental health, and rediscover life beyond the screen.

Sven Rollenhagen is a social worker specialising in the digital addiction of video games, social media and mobile phones. He works as a counsellor, lecturer and writer in these fields. Sven is based in Sweden but has clients all over the world.