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  2. www.apa.org › monitor › 2022Media overload is hurting our mental health. Here are ways to ...

    Nov 1, 2022 · Overwhelmed by the news. The effects of reading or watching a lot of negative news coverage can harm both mind and body. Clinicians on the lookout for these symptoms can help forestall spiraling distress in patients. Signs might include the following: Intrusive thoughts about news articles or current events throughout the day.

  3. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogThe Psychological Impact of Negative News | Psychology Today

    Sep 21, 2020 · It’s not surprising that there is also growing evidence that negative news can affect our mental health, notably in the form of increased anxiety, depression and acute stress reactions. The...

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  5. www.verywellmind.com › is-watching-the-news-badIs Watching the News Bad for Your Mental Health? - Verywell Mind

    May 21, 2024 · We asked several mental health experts to explain how the 24-hour news cycle can add to our stress levels and increase symptoms of anxiety and depression. Plus, they provide tips on how to navigate the the news environment while still managing and protecting your mental health.

  6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesProtecting the brain against bad news - PMC

    Mar 3, 2021 · This negative spiral — lately dubbed “doomscrolling” — can take a toll on mental health. Studies have linked the consumption of bad news to increased distress, anxiety and depression, even when the news in question is relatively mundane.

    • Robin Blades
    • 10.1503/cmaj.1095928
    • 2021
    • CMAJ. 2021 Mar 22; 193(12): E428-E429.

  7. www.mhanational.org › Negative-news-fact-sheetNEGATIVE NEWS COVERAGE AND MENTAL HEALTH

    According to a survey of 266 therapists by GrowTherapy, 99.6% said watching or reading the news can have a negative impact on mental health. People who belong to the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ communities are more vulnerable.

  8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesThe Mental Health Impact of Daily News Exposure During the ...

    May 25, 2022 · The increased consumption of negative news during the pandemic likely has a negative impact on mental health [6-9]. This study examines 2 questions about the short- and long-term mental health consequences of engaging with news media about COVID-19: (1) What is the short-term relationship between daily news exposure and distress about the pandemic?

  9. www.bbc.com › future › articleHow the news changes the way we think and behave - BBC

    May 12, 2020 · It can increase our risk of developing post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. Now there’s emerging evidence that the emotional fallout of news coverage can even affect our physical...