Infact
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.

November 03, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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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.

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