The article discusses the rising mental health challenges people face due to a barrage of overwhelming news events, particularly related to disasters and a contentious presidential election. Experts emphasize the necessity of new coping skills to manage the mental strain from constant news cycles and political upheaval, drawing comparisons to past crises like September 11 and the early COVID pandemic. The discussion includes insights on strategies used by political figures, particularly the "flood the zone" approach, which aims to saturate the media landscape.
It isn't just you: lots of people have expressed that they have felt overwhelmed and burned out from the events of recent months.
Experts say the developments during these first weeks of President Donald Trump's second administration are posing a very real mental health threat that people may need new skills to manage.
Political strategist Steve Bannon has openly discussed overwhelming the media as a key priority to advance right-wing objectives.
This approach is reminiscent of the Gish gallop tactic that Trump has used during debates to barrage opponents and fact-checkers.
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