"Studies have shown that exposure to news about tragic events from social media and other platforms were associated with emotional distress, depression, and PTSD symptoms. The effect may be worse for millennials and Gen Z, who are more likely to get news from social media."
"After a particularly dread-inducing winter night, I finally decided to do something about it. I realized I wasn't informed, I was inundated. There had to be a better way!"
"Now, reading the paper has become my favorite weekly ritual - and it's transformed my relationship to the news, my home, and my mental health."
Doomscrolling, or continuously consuming negative news, can severely affect mental health, causing anxiety and sleep issues. A personal experience led to a decision to reduce news consumption by turning off alerts and unfollowing social media accounts. Subscribing to a local newspaper transformed the relationship with news, making it a more manageable and enjoyable experience. Research indicates that social media news exposure is linked to emotional distress, particularly among younger generations, highlighting the need for healthier news consumption habits.
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