The article discusses the pervasive and constant availability of news, contrasting it with earlier times of limited news consumption. It highlights how the media's focus on sensational stories contributes to emotional distress and the unhealthy phenomenon of 'doom scrolling.' Coping strategies include consuming vast information to feel informed or completely avoiding news to maintain mental well-being. However, both strategies come with their drawbacks, indicating that finding a balance is critical for mental health in an age of information overload.
The first strategy, sometimes called doom scrolling, is widely understood as a threat to our mental health and well-being.
Recent research studying news seeking and emotional responses has found that more exposure to the latest headlines—whether through traditional news outlets or highlighted on social media—can undercut mental health.
The negative effects of avoiding the news are not as obvious as being consumed by the news.
Some adopt the strategy of tuning out the noise and focusing only on those things that bring happiness.
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