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Coping with News Overwhelm

Coping with News Overwhelm

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What makes people vulnerable to news overwhelm? How can we stay grounded amidst the media chaos — and avoid polarization? Chicago Health contributor Dan Dean talks with media researchers about medical misinformation and disinformation, and how to protect your mental health during a stressful news cycle.

Guests:

  • Stephanie Lynn Edgerly, PhD, Professor, Associate Dean of Research, Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University
  • David N. Rapp, PhD, Walter Dill Scott Professor, School of Education and Social Policy & Department of Psychology, Northwestern University

Related reading:

  • Background story: How to Stay Calm in a Stressful News Cycle
  • Past coverage: Health Disinformation Abounds Online
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