Story at a glance Data management firm Harmony Healthcare IT recently released a report on the state of Gen Zers mental health. As part of the report, the firm conducted a survey on Gen Zers…
Agreed. Paying attention to the local and national news is important. Ignoring the 24 hr crisis news cycle is what I’m referring to.
I know that climate change is happening, am current on recent studies discussing causes, and read about what I can do personally to help. But I don’t watch every broadcast that blame every single possible situation on it, and then continue to harp on it constantly for days on end.
It doesn’t, but it’s also not healthy to dwell on it all the time. People definitely need “down time” where they silence their phones and do things that they enjoy.
In no way is this a “cure” for anxiety, but it can help in many instances.
I don’t think putting your head in the sand makes all the world’s problems go away, just makes you ignorant and less prepared to handle them.
Reading about world problems without acting on them will just give you anxiety.
Agreed. Paying attention to the local and national news is important. Ignoring the 24 hr crisis news cycle is what I’m referring to.
I know that climate change is happening, am current on recent studies discussing causes, and read about what I can do personally to help. But I don’t watch every broadcast that blame every single possible situation on it, and then continue to harp on it constantly for days on end.
It doesn’t, but it’s also not healthy to dwell on it all the time. People definitely need “down time” where they silence their phones and do things that they enjoy.
In no way is this a “cure” for anxiety, but it can help in many instances.