12/10/2025
This year’s theme is about the impact on your mental health of repeated exposure to news coverage of crises and conflicts.
For a while now, I have been intentionally conscious about what I am consuming mentally. I find the mainstream news seems intent on bringing us scenes of conflict and desperate situations, doom and gloom. I feel sickened by its divisive, small-minded nature, especially when it comes to the lack of compassion towards refugees in small boats. I blame the media for Brexit, fuelling Boris’s NHS lie, and taking away our freedom to work and live in Europe. Our media moguls represent a narrow perspective but have a great impact on our psyche. It’s ok to decide to opt out and take control over what we consume.
Imagine a media world where we celebrated all the good things that people did in this world, how inspiring and inclusive that would feel. Take a moment to visualise that.
I recommend taking a step back and noticing how you respond to whatever you’re consuming and ensuring your mental health is the priority.
Take care out there.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, living in this world right now, do get in touch. I can help.