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Therapist Talks About Election Stress and Its Effect on Kids’ Mental Health

Oct 04, 2024
Therapist Talks About Election Stress and Its Effect on Kids’ Mental Health

The election is quickly approaching, and as tension builds in the political arena, it’s also having a negative effect on mental health.

Election anxiety is something adults have a hard enough time dealing with, but what about our kids? ABC 6 News anchor Mayzie Olson got a chance to sit down with Dewina Kraus, a therapist for PrairieCare Rochester to discuss how to help our youth through political stress.

 

 

Get More Tips on Election-Based Stress 

Often fueled by uncertainty and personal opinions, election season can be tough. Whether at your parent’s house for dinner or talking with a friend on the phone, election-based conversations can arise anytime. Read our blog to learn mindful approaches to political conversations without totally cutting off those around you. Also, you can download our Mental Health Roadmap for Navigating Election Season to get more helpful tips on staying balanced, managing your media intake, and supporting teens!  

 

About PrairieCare 

At PrairieCare, we provide hope and healing to individuals of all ages through comprehensive mental health services. PrairieCare is one of the nation’s largest providers of premier psychiatric services to the Twin Cities metro area, Rochester, and Mankato. Our programs and services span the full continuum of care, with the understanding that each patient has unique experiences, life stages, and needs. Get started today.

 

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