The Quicky How To Stop Being Stressed Out By The News Right Now
It's hard to ignore the news, especially when so many bad things are happening across the world all at once. Between the pandemic, floods and Ukraine conflict, it's been a lot to deal with recently.
So if you want to stay informed and be able to talk about the news with your family, but also avoid feeling increasingly distressed by the headlines, what can you do to protect your mental health?
The Quicky speaks to an expert in journalism, and a specialist in psychology to find out how we and our family members can remain alert and informed, but not alarmed.
CREDITS
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Mark Pearson - Professor of Journalism and Social Media at Griffith University with more than 30 years' experience in journalism and journalism education, who blogs on media law and ethics research and issues
Dr Christa van Aswegen - Psychologist and lecturer in early learning at Griffith University
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
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