Episode description
In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss consuming the news while maintaining your mental health.
In our discussion we cover:
How we consume the news & how we feel doing so
The 24 hour news cycle
Common emotional responses to consuming the news
Coping with news consumption
How the news shows up in therapy.
Google Scholar Shorts Article: Social Media News Headlines and Their Influence on Well-Being: Emotional States, Emotion Regulation, and Resilience
Social Media News Headlines and Their Influence on Well-Being: Emotional States, Emotion Regulation, and Resilience (mdpi.com)
Additional Resources:
https://hr.jhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/JHEAP_Negative-News-Coverage-and-Mental-Health.pdf
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/11/strain-media-overload
Disclaimer: Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast is not a replacement for therapy, is not actual group therapy, nor will specific therapeutic advice be given on the show. Although we are all licensed therapists, we are not YOUR therapist. It is meant to be for educational and entertainment purposes only.
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