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Michael J. Socolow, Associate Professor, Communication and Journalism, University of Maine

Is 'headline stress disorder' real? Yes, but those who thrive on the news often lose sight of it

The front-page of the New York Post following a missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

It began with a basic “news you can use” feature from National Public Radio. Titled “5 ways to cope with the stressful news cycle,” producer Andee Tagle’s piece, published in late February, offered tips on how to cope with anxiety caused by news consumption in tense times.

Among Tagle’s tips: “Do something that feels good for your body and helps you get out of your head.” Also: “The kitchen is a safe space for a lot of us. Maybe this is the weekend that you finally re-create Grandpa’s famous lasagna … or maybe just lose yourself in some kitchen organization.”

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