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Tips for When the News Stresses You Out

Events around the world can be scary. If you’re feeling anxious about what’s going on around the world, you’re not alone. Your feelings are valid, and there are things you can do to take care of yourself.

September 10 2025

These days, a lot of things you might be seeing on news headlines may cause anxiety and stress. But when news can be easily accessed 24/7, it might be very difficult to avoid the news entirely. When the news might cause you to worry and the negative thoughts may be hard to turn off, here are a few ways that you can take care of yourself:

When things are happening all around the world, it may be easy to forget that you can make a change in your local community. A small action is all that is needed to make a change. If you are looking to make a positive difference, there are a few ways for you to get involved too: 


This content was written by our partners at BC Children’s Hospital’s Health Promotion and Health Literacy team, in collaboration with BC youth and clinicians.
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