Sure! It mostly has to do with the people who sponsor news!

Here are a few good ones:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/two-takes-depression/201106/if-it-bleeds-it-leads-understanding-fear-based-media

https://socialmediahq.com/how-social-media-sells-your-fear-and-outrage-for-profit/

I'm happy you'll be consulting your dog :) I'm sure that she'll help you decompress :)