Conscious Mental Health
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Conscious Mental Health
Outrage Fatigue is Real: Coping With the Stressors of Politics
Let’s be real. Politics and elections are exhausting, and the stats back it up: In the US, 65% of people feel drained, and 55% are downright angry. In this episode, we discuss why everyone feels so burned out and what you can do about it. We’re talking about everything from social media outrage to election day stress and offering real strategies to keep your mental health intact. Whether you’re doomscrolling or trying to tune it all out, we have your back.
We discuss how polarization, social media outrage, and partisan identity contribute to the intensity of political stress and share our most annoying and least annoying strategies for coping with political stress.
Whether you’re a therapist helping clients manage election stress or a listener looking for self-care strategies, we’ve got you covered.
Introduction and Context (00:00 - 10:27)
Impact of Political Stress (10:27 - 23:38)
Understanding Political Anxiety (23:38 - 32:32)
Strategies for Managing Political Stress (32:32 - 41:05)
Media Literacy and Engagement (41:05 - 51:07)
Election Day Planning and Self-Care (51:07 - 59:46)
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