The news shapes our world, but how does it shape our minds?
Every headline, every scroll, every shared story leaves a mark -- not just on ourselves, but also on those we share it with.
Some stories stick, whether they are true or not, some distort what we believe while others stir emotions we do not expect.
The headlines we follow can do more than inform -- they can change how we think, feel and even suffer.
Here are nine studies that explore fake news, echo chambers, news addiction and the effect of news consumption on our mental health.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean