91
/ 100
True
The text states that constantly watching or listening to the news can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and disrupted sleep.
Infact verdict: True (91/100).
The claim that constantly watching or listening to the news can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and disrupted sleep is supported by multiple sources. The American Psychological Association and Mayo Clinic both highlight the negative mental health impacts of excessive news consumption. A survey by Grow Therapy found that nearly all therapists believe news consumption can negatively affect mental health. These sources provide strong evidence that the claim is factual.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
91
True
Health
Constantly watching or listening to the news can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and disrupted sleep.
The claim is supported by evidence from reputable sources. The American Psychological Association and Mayo Clinic both report that excessive news consumption can lead to increased stress and anxiety. Grow Therapy's survey of therapists also supports this claim, indicating a consensus among mental health professionals.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
3 web sources corroborate the claim, including Mayo Clinic and APA.
