It's Friday, I'm Switching Off
Is the 24/7 News Cycle Affecting Our Mental Health?
This week, Kate is flying solo while Gemma is on holiday, talking about the constant stream of news, the negativity that comes with it and why she's decided something needs to change.
From wars and world politics to social media outrage, why are we consuming bad news all day long? And why does switching off somehow make us feel ignorant, uninformed or even like we're a bad person?
Kate talks about how news consumption has changed over the last 20 years, the anxiety caused by the endless cycle of negative headlines, and the pressure to have…
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