Socolow writes about ‘headline stress disorder’ for The Conversation
Michael Socolow, associate professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, wrote an article for The Conversation about the impacts of stressful news. Socolow said, “We all eat; but some of us eat far too much. When that occurs, everyday behavior is transformed into actions that can threaten health and survival. Likewise, most of us strive to stay informed, but it’s likely that in certain situations, for certain people, staying informed when the news is particularly frightening can threaten their mental health.” AllSides, MSN, HeraldNet, Asian Express, InnerSelf, Derrick and the Wausau Pilot & Review shared Socolow’s article.