Advice
if you're upset by the news
You can rely on Newsround to tell you the
important facts about a story - but some things you hear might be a scary or
make you feel worried.This section gives you some tips about what to do if you are feeling sad about what you've seen, heard or read.
What to do if you're upset by the news
Sometimes things that happen in the world can make us sad, anxious or confused.It's important to remember that upsetting stories are in the news because they are rare - they don't happen very often.
But what can we do when the news makes us feel this way?
Share your worries
If the news has upset you, talk to an adult you trust about it. It's important to share what is troubling you.You might want to talk to someone at home, or you could speak to a teacher at school.
It could be something that your classmates are thinking about too, so your teacher might decide to have a discussion in class about it so you can all understand things better.
It's normal to feel upset
It's important to remember that being sad, worried or angry about awful things that happen in the world around you is okay and perfectly normal.You won't be the only one who feels that way.
Adults get sad and confused too, so there is nothing wrong with feeling like this.
Do things that make you happy
Doing things that make you happy can help you to feel better.Watch your favourite film, take your dog for a walk, play football with your friends or read some of your favourite book.
Try to
balance the news you read. If you read a sad story then
try and read a happy one before you go to bed
If
being worried is making it more difficult to sleep or if you
are having nightmares, it's really important to speak to an adult about this
too.
Here are some things you can do if you are having worried thoughts
when you go to bed:
- Remember things that make you happy and think about these as you're going to bed, so your head is full of positive thoughts
- Surround yourself with nice things by your bed - perhaps a happy photo that makes you smile - so this is the last thing you see before you sleep
- Read a book you love that will help to settle your thoughts
- If you have bad dreams, talk about it or even try drawing it. This will help you to confront your fear
- Keep things with you that make you feel secure - even if it is your old teddy bear that you keep hidden from your mates!
Remember, it's rare
Don't forget - terrible things are on the news because they are rare and do not happen very often.Although people are spending a lot of time talking about it, it is still very unlikely that events like this will affect you or your family.
The most important thing is that if you are feeling upset, don't keep what's troubling you about the news to yourself.
Talking to an adult about what in the news is worrying you can help you to understand what is upsetting you, and help those feelings of sadness, anger or confusion to go away.
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This section
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- If the news has upset you, talk to an adult you trust about it.
- If you read a sad story then try and read a happy one before you go to bed
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- If you have bad dreams, talk about it or even try drawing it.
- The most important thing is that if you are feeling upset, don't keep what's troubling you about the news to yourself.
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