Scrolling during conflict: how does the relentless news cycle affect our mental health?

Seeing the constant flood of news from the Middle East on social media can be overwhelming, can’t it? The ongoing conflict is taking a serious mental toll on people worldwide. With 24-hour news cycles and endless social media updates, we’re being bombarded with images of violence and human suffering. Experts warn this can lead to “atrocity fatigue” and vicarious trauma, leaving people emotionally drained and pushing them to turn away from the news. So what do mental health experts advise in these stressful times?