In today’s hyper-connected world, we’re constantly bombarded with round-the-clock news from all over the world and frequent social media updates. Whether it’s reports from war zones, political news, or simply the daily weather forecast from the BBC, the continuous flow of information can leave us feeling uneasy and powerless about distant events. Staying informed is important, but so is taking care of our mental health.
Here you can find some practical tips to help you stay updated on the news while safeguarding your wellbeing.
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Factsheets
These factsheets will help you better understand the impact of news consumption to our mental health
News consumption and your mental health from Change Mental Health
Tips and information
Here are some different tips and ideas on how to look after your wellbeing and consuming news safely.
Tips to look after your mental health during scary world events from Mental Health Foundation
Is watching news bad for mental health from VeryWell Mind
Excessive news consumption may harm mental and physical health from Psychology Today
Is news bad for mental health from Grow Therapy
How to cope with news anxiety from Mental Health UK
How to read the news with intentionality from goodgoodgood
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