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Watching coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing seemed to have a lasting effect

Viewing media coverage of traumatic events may fuel long-term distress

17 April 2019

When a violent world event occurs, you may want to find out as much about it as possible. But exposure to media coverage may cause long-term anxiety and stress

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