Media Overload and Mental Health: When and What to Read with Dr. Shila Patel

In this clip, Dr. Shila Patel, author of Us Unhinged, shares practical strategies for coping with negative news without becoming overwhelmed or anxious. We discuss why being intentional about what you read—and when you consume news—matters for your nervous system and mental health. This conversation offers simple, actionable ways to stay informed while protecting emotional well-being in today’s nonstop news cycle.