The conflict in Israel and Gaza has dominated the news cycle for the last week. Turn on the TV or log on to any social media platform and you'll be confronted with a barrage of horrific headlines. While staying informed is important, consuming an excess of graphic images and videos can negatively affect your mental health. "Nothing good" happens to your brain when you see violent images, says Iliyan Ivanov, a professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. There are ways, though, to consume the news and still take care of your mental health.

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Persons: Iliyan Ivanov Organizations: Media, Icahn School of Medicine, CNBC Locations: Israel, Gaza, Mount Sinai