It's hard to ignore the news, especially when so many bad things are happening across the world all at once. Between the pandemic, floods and Ukraine conflict, it's been a lot to deal with recently.

So if you want to stay informed and be able to talk about the news with your family, but also avoid feeling increasingly distressed by the headlines, what can you do to protect your mental health?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in journalism, and a specialist in psychology to find out how we and our family members can remain alert and informed, but not alarmed.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Mark Pearson - Professor of Journalism and Social Media at Griffith University  with more than 30 years' experience in journalism and journalism education, who blogs on media law and ethics research and issues

Dr Christa van Aswegen - Psychologist and lecturer in early learning at Griffith University

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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