Dr. Greg Chasson joins host Sheila Hamilton to talk to the “other 50%” of people who may feel devastated by a second Trump presidency.
In this episode, Dr. Chasson talks about strategies for maintaining your mental health during a long period of duress.
Among the strategies:
Setting boundaries for how much news you take in.
Finding your nexus of control
VIsiting with a friend face to face to listen and provide feedback regarding fears and trepidation
Seeking out counseling if your feelings are getting in the way of your life
Small acts of kindness to others
Community building at a local level.
Observing nature or animals.