Does watching the news every day have a negative effect on mental health?

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If watching the news is triggering regular symptoms of anxiety or depression, Neidich recommends no exposure at all. Instead, she suggests that you ask a close friend or loved one to filter the news for you. Then, have them check in with you a few times per week about the most important updates. “There is no reason that any of us need to be exposed to the news beyond that,” says Neidich.