(NewsNation) — Are you or someone that you know addicted to scrolling on social media? You might be experiencing "brain rot" and could benefit from a break from digital consumption.

What is brain rot?

While not a clinical diagnosis, brain rot describes the "deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state," often caused by overconsumption of material, particularly online, according to Oxford University Press.

Oxford University also reported a 230% increase in the term's use between 2023 and 2024, amid concerns about the impact of consuming "excessive amounts of low-quality online content."

The term was named Oxford Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2024.

How to prevent brain rot?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta warns that being dependent on social media may be harming mental health. In an i

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