Six tips for coping when the news is getting to you Updated / Friday, 16 Apr 2021 14:08 It can be difficult to find the right balance between being informed by the news media and not becoming overwhelmed - especially during a global crisis. Photo: Getty Images Analysis: Staying informed and educated is important but constant exposure to negative reporting may be bad for your wellbeing. It can often feel difficult to escape a bad news story. The news plays a prominent role in our lives, something that has been emphasised even further during the past year. The pandemic has brought with it daily news briefings and a seemingly never-ending influx of COVID related headlines.