Can I avoid news topics for my Mental Health?
If you’ve ever opened a news app, felt your chest tighten, and thought “I can’t do this again”, you’re in good company. Roughly two‑thirds of U S adults say they’re worn out by the amount of news they seePew Research Center, and psychologists warn that the flood of crisis headlines and comment‑section combat can fuel anxiety, insomnia, and even symptoms resembling PTSDAmerican Psychological AssociationAmerican Psychological Association. Constant exposure to alarming stories keeps our brains in fight‑or‑flight mode; cortisol spikes, hearts race, and suddenly the day feels heavier than it should. I created Clarity News after realizing I needed a healthier way to stay informed without sacrificing peace of mind.
Built for Peace of Mind
I paid attention to all the little triggers that turn “catching up on the news” into a stress test:
No public comment sections – so you’re never sucked into toxic back‑and‑forths.
A clean, minimalist interface – no flashing “trending” banners designed to hijack your attention.
On‑the‑fly filters – today you might block election chatter; next month you might mute war coverage. Your needs change, and Clarity changes with you.
Mainstream platforms promise “unplug” buttons, but the moment you scroll back in, the algorithm cranks up again. With Clarity, the power to adjust your media intake is in your hands—always.
What Relief Feels Like
Early users tell me the difference is immediate: “It’s like breathing fresh air after being stuck in a noisy room.” They read headlines in the morning without carrying that knot of stress all day. And if a major political development actually matters to them, they can still search or toggle their filters to check in—on their own terms.
Research backs the experience up: giving people real choice over what algorithms deliver boosts psychological autonomy and reduces news‑related stressWSJ. That sense of control is more than a comfort; some scholars argue it’s vital for a healthier democracy when citizens can consume information without being manipulated by outrage‑based recommendation engines. Clarity News is my contribution to that vision—a tool to reclaim your mental space and build a calmer, more intentional information diet.
Ready to swap doom‑scrolling for peace‑scrolling? Download Clarity News, set your first trigger filters, and feel the difference a quiet, personalized feed can make for your mental health.