JAKARTA - In the midst of the heavy flow of global information, the issue of war and armed conflict often triggers excessive anxiety. Constant exposure to news, especially from sources that are not necessarily accurate, can worsen a person's psychological condition.
Therefore, the ability to filter information is an important part of maintaining mental health so that it is not trapped in overthinking.
Professor of the Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia, Rose Mini Agoes Salim, M.Psi, reminded the public to be more selective in choosing news sources related to world war issues or military attacks.
"Find the right, true source for news about wars and so on or attacks. Don't take it from all social media which may not be the point anymore but are added by additional information that makes us more confused," said Prof. Rose, who is familiarly called Romi, in Jakarta.
According to him, the tendency to overthink can be triggered by various factors, ranging from life pressures, stress, to socio-economic conditions. Certain personalities, such as perfectionists and lack of self-confidence, also make a person more vulnerable to excessive thoughts when faced with threatening situations.
"Every human has a plan, at the time when his plan is likely to fail if something happens, then he can think so that it makes him suspicious. If this happens, then information that is garbage will aggravate the situation and aggravate the mental health of a person," he said.
He explained that the signs of stress or anxiety that should be aware of include difficulty concentrating, increased fear, and the habit of preparing things that do not necessarily happen. In fact, anxiety can trigger physical symptoms such as a pounding heart to avoid behavior, for example, being reluctant to leave the house or going through routine activities.
In this situation, support from family and close people is very needed so that individuals are not trapped in negative thoughts.
"If there is something like this, then the people around him, his significant others, must provide support for him to return to reality. So don't think too negatively about all sorts of things," he said.
Furthermore, Prof. Romi suggested that everyone learn to recognize their own capacity and limit exposure to unnecessary information. A spiritual approach is also considered to help relieve anxiety.
"We have to learn to see our own abilities, read a little about what is in the environment. But most importantly, believe in God or God in the way and worship of each religion," he said.
Wise attitude in consuming information and positive environmental support, mental health can be maintained even in the midst of global issues that trigger concerns.
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