Around 80% of people from both parties say they are very stressed about the future of the nation. When does worry become toxic, and what can we do?
NPR talks with Joshua Stein, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at our youth Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Brooklyn Park, on how the election is causing immense stress for many Americans and the importance of focusing on your mental wellness during a time of uncertainty. Get Dr. Stein’s tips on managing stress, the signs on when it’s time to detox from political news, and how parents can talk with their kids.
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