A sustainable news diet should allow for downtime. Every year, Dr Nel disconnects for a week-long holiday without his phone, deliberately choosing somewhere without wifi. “It’s a really important time for me to reflect and be present, rather than constantly engaging with outside influences,” he says. You might not be able to take a week off, but try to have a day or at least an afternoon away each week.

Even if it was possible to keep up with the news’ pace, “we still need time to make sense of its events,” adds Jackson. You’ll be surprised at how the pause in a constant stream of information allows you to form your own thoughts and opinions, but it’s also crucial for managing those feelings of hopelessness and apathy that relentless bad news can give us.

While bearing witness can be important, remind yourself that you don’t have the power to fix the world’s ills – but what you can do is make an immediate impact on the people around you. Listen to your friend who’s had a tough week; help out that woman with three kids on the train; start a collection at your local food bank. Be the good news you want to see.

This article was originally published in the June issue of Stylist magazine.

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Ditch the mindless snacking and go slow: how to have a healthy and balanced news diet