Well, yes sensationalised news, full of emotional baggage is bad for mental wellbeing. However, I think completely opting out of news is a rather extreme choice. Having some information what is happening in your country, and in the world is good to feel a level of connectedness to it. Then there are practical reasons. Not knowing the news you might miss a major tax change, or an opportunity for some state benefit you might be entitled to (a low interest loan for first homeowners, a subsidy for an electric car or a PV setup). Then there are elections. How is one supposed to cast an informed vote without following the news? (this only applies to places where new parties pop up and dissapear every voting cycle, in places with more static selection of political forces this is less of a concern).