Unhinged by the News? Stress, Media and Mental Health with Dr. Shila Patel

In this episode of Energize, Dr. Amy sits down with Dr. Shila Patel, author of Us Unhinged, to explore how constant news exposure and media overload are impacting our mental health. We discuss the physiological stress response, anxiety, and burnout fueled by the 24/7 news cycle, along with the emotional toll of doomscrolling. Dr. Patel shares her insight from her experiences living in Africa as well as being an immigrant to the United States. We discuss how media narratives around women's rights and immigration contribute to chronic stress, fear, and polarization. This episode offers insight, context, and practical awareness for navigating today's media landscape without sacrificing mental well-being. Learn more and connect with Dr. Patel: http://drshilapatel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shila-patel-7a91758b/ https://www.facebook.com/shilapatel.144/ https://twitter.com/Manjri56Patel https://www.youtube.com/@shilapatel6787 Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025 @gmail.com  Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RX8OFYkX-xM    #MentalHealth #MediaOverload #NewsAnxiety #StressAndMentalHealth #Doomscrolling #PsychologicalWellbeing #WomensMentalHealth #ModernStress #MediaLiteracy #EmotionalHealth #MindBodyConnection #UsUnhinged #EnergizePodcast #HealthPodcast #WellnessConversations