Editorial: Psychological consequences of watching television news channels

News media happens to be an integral part of modern life as it plays an informational as well as educational role. It helps people to update themself and be aware of the surroundings. Furthermore it keeps them conscious of the society and world in general.Television news particularly provide its audiences 24 hour live coverage with repeated telecasts catering to a large number of audiences. The efforts and dangers taken by reporters to report the updated news are merited widely. However, with so many blessings there are some hidden alarming dangers. News channels according to many researchers have changed in their very nature. From the print media to the live telecast much has been altered in the temperament and presentation of the news. Sensationalization of news of violence is a debated topic, not to forget that the violence and its frequency of occurrence around the world has also changed and hence increased reporting of it becoming more of a challenge. It may be astounding to know that television which was always thought to be an entertainer and relaxing partner has now become a reason for many negative psychological effects.