Media Appearances

Media Appearances

Dr. Wright frequently publishes op-eds related to Fake News and other media related topics on her Everyday Media blog

How to practice workday self-care when the news feels overwhelming

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It’s ok if you don’t know what to post right now

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Media overload is hurting our mental health. Here are ways to manage headline stress

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Fact-Checking COVID-19 Health Related Misinformation

Erase or embrace: How should TV shows and movies depict the pandemic?

Debunking COVID vaccine myths and lies, from dumb to dangerous

Misinformation Spreads Like Wildfire

The Controversy on the Role of Social Media: Disinformation and Conspiracy Theories

Controlling the Spread of Misinformation

7 Steps to Avoid Being Fooled by Fake News on Social Media

Biden Administration to Launch Massive Education Campaign to Rebuild Trust in Vaccines

Misinformation Surging on Social Media amid COVID-19 Vaccine

Why COVID Lies on Social Media are so Seductive
Yelling at Your Family Won’t Change their Beliefs: Do This Instead

Social Media “Fake News” Divides US

How Fake News Affects U.S. Elections

Fake News on Parler

Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

Coronavirus Fake News

COVID-19 Fake News

3-Fold Stress’ is Defining the Times and Making it Harder for All of Us to Cope

Four Questions to ask Yourself Before Posting on Social Media Right Now

Misinformation on Coronavirus is Proving Highly Contagious 

Combating Fake News During a Pandemic

How to Vet New Information on COVID-19

Coronavirus: UCF Latino Community Shares Concerns of Spread of Fake News

6 Facts About COVID-19 Doctors Want You to Understand

Fake News Epidemic 

Dr. Wright was interviewed by Federica Sgorbissa for her Italian podcast series on fake news and coronavirus. The episode is titled “Fake News Epidemic” (Epidemia di fake news).

 

COVID-19 Fake News on Social Media