In a time of constant breaking news, ever changing doomscrolls, and, what seems like a never-ending stream of life stressors, the toll on our mental health is real and measurable.
Constant breaking news. Doomscrolling. Global uncertainty. If it feels like your brain is running on fumes, you’re not alone—and it’s not just in your head.
In a recent piece, Jessi and Syra lay out why the mental health toll of our crisis-saturated world is real—and more importantly, what we can actually do about it.
Here’s a teaser of our 3 evidence-based strategies:
- Mindful Media Boundaries – Limit the scroll. Schedule news check-ins. Silence some notifications. Your nervous system will thank you.
- Mini Mindfulness Moments – Just 10 minutes of breathwork or mindfulness daily can dramatically lower stress. Yes, even between meetings.
- Structure Joy + Rest – Build in routine, movement, sleep, and tiny sparks of joy. Stability starts here.
TL;DR: You’re not powerless. Tiny shifts = big mental health wins.
Read the full post to learn how to stay grounded in a world that won’t stop spinning published by The New York Academy of Science here.
Dr. Jessi Gold is the chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee System and the author of “How Do You Feel?” which focuses on the difficulties of caring for oneself while also caring for others through patient narratives and her personal experience as a psychiatrist caring for healthcare workers.
