Better to stay informed than misled. Right?
Across the board, news lines concerning critical issues like Drugs, Depression, Suicide, Homelessness, and more were disseminated in the West. These reports encompassed both positive and negative aspects of these challenges. As a result, they had a varied impact:
In the West, where the news lines covered both positive and negative aspects, they had a noticeable effect. Those already grappling with these issues were made more aware, and action was prompted among them.
In contrast, the East countries received only positive news, with no mention of the negative aspects. This approach aimed to maintain a focus on optimism and well-being. However, it also created a heightened sense of concern, fear, or unease about the pressing societal problems, as these issues were largely absent from the news reports in the East.
