Importantly, not all coping mechanisms are good – or adaptive. Many are maladaptive. For example, the development of a drinking problem is a classic example of a maladaptive coping mechanism.

The solution is not just resilience training or time off. It’s a shift in how we define health, leadership and productivity.

Experts explain how doomscrolling triggers anxiety, sleep issues, and chronic stress-and what you can do to break free from ...