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Mental Wellbeing

Set a manageable news routine

You have chosen times and sources you can tolerate.

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Done when

You have chosen times and sources you can tolerate.

You have chosen times and sources you can tolerate.

Who this is for

People wanting less news; retain essential safety alerts.

Why this matters

You can set your own limits for news exposure.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Choose necessary topics and trusted sources.
  2. Set a reading period and stopping point, muting nonessential alerts.
  3. Try for a day and adjust if important information was missed or the load was still too much.

Evidence and references

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Last reviewed: · Version 2