Too much negative news can have an adverse effect. People in a tense and high-pressure state tend to lose their sense of security, and if their emotions are not reasonably released, it can lead to over-defensiveness or aggressive behavior. “When the truth is still wearing shoes, rumors have gone everywhere.” It speaks of the mentality that people are easily attracted by negative news and are happy to spread it, while they are not particularly interested in positive reports. This mentality is called “bad news syndrome”. Experts remind that too much like to hear bad news, happy to spread rumors is actually a mental illness. Bad news reduces stress but stimulates aggression A report on the user habits of Internet users in Asia-Pacific countries released by Nielsen, a leading market research company, said that about 62% of Chinese Internet users said they were more willing to share negative comments, compared with 41% of global Internet users. On the other hand, in addition to the novelty factor, there are also factors such as stress and herd mentality. Some bad news has content related to life or work, and when people are unhappy, seeing negative news can be a way to comfort themselves and release stress. Experts say, “Some people see negative news as if they were listening to someone’s bad words behind their backs, and they may even feel a sense of superiority as a result of being forewarned.” “Having some negative news, such as food safety news, can help people protect themselves better.” Experts point out, “However, in terms of mental health, too much negative news can have an adverse effect; people in a tense and high-pressure state are prone to lose their sense of security, and if their emotions are not reasonably released, it can lead to over-defensiveness or aggressive behavior.” Three good ways to lift the bad news syndrome Experts reminded that for bad news, on the one hand, should be viewed objectively, true face. On the other hand, do not waste too much energy to pay too much attention to these things. For the “bad news syndrome” susceptible people, experts opened a few “prescription”: First, more communication with friends and family, so that pressure and other bad emotions have an outlet. Second, more exercise, exercise can make the human body secretion of endorphins, produce a sense of pleasure. Third, more participation in public welfare activities to enhance the sense of self-worth.