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

How the News Can Affect Your Mental Health

It’s been almost a whole year since the beginning of the global pandemic, and the stress has simply continued to pile up. Negative headlines get significantly more attention from viewers, which is why it may seem like you rarely see any positive news – and there has been no shortage of negativity to write about. Staying tuned in to every story as the news gets worse can disrupt your sleeping and eating habits, making you less emotionally stable.