In the social distancing era, boredom may pose a public health threat (Science News)

Can feelings of boredom that are emerging from "pandemic fatigue" constitute a public health threat?

Boredom refers to a loss of focus, a loss of meaning, or both.  But as Dr. Erin Westgate says in the article, "If something is meaningless and you can't pay attention, you're like double bored", and this in turn makes boredom "doubly bad".

In this article, written by Sujata Gupta, Dr. Erin Westgate and other experts discuss the consequences of boredom on following social distancing measures and guidelines, as well as offer some tips to help those experiencing boredom follow rules and stay safe. Click here to check it out!