Alex & Dr. Alexis in Bored Panda: How Positive Content Supports Well-Being
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Alex & Dr. Alexis in Bored Panda
Wit and Reason Director and Therapist, Alex Honigman, LICSW, and Founder, Dr. Alexis Moreno, share how constant exposure to distressing headlines can shape our mental well-being with Bored Panda. Learn more about why focusing on uplifting content is essential for a balanced perspective.
“Constant exposure to distressing headlines can heighten feelings of anxiety, stress, and even helplessness. Over time, this focus illuminates more of what’s wrong, making it harder to recognize the positive aspects of life. Think of things like confirmation bias... It’s not that it’s untrue, just that the focus shifts. We can become so attuned to problems that our capacity to see what’s good around us diminishes, creating a dynamic that affects our overall well-being.”