Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- In just three days, Nepal has seen an overwhelming amount of outrage and upsetting news. Every minute brings a new crisis, whether it's destruction, death, or some form of violence. In such a tense situation, following distressing news and doomscrolling negative media can cause more harm than what appears on the surface.

Dristy Moktan, a psychosocial counsellor at Fheal, says this can create a state of hypervigilance (extreme alertness), where our mind and body are always on edge, expecting more bad news. This invites mental and physical exhaustion. "Our brains are not wired to process overwhelming content endlessly. When we consume negative news repeatedly, it can heighten our stress response, increase anxiety, an...