If you're feeling overwhelmed by the weekend's events, here are five expert-recommended steps you can take to balance staying informed with self-care.
The mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, that left at least 31 people dead and dozens of people injured have understandably put people across the U.S. on edge.
"It’s about managing those [emotions] and processing those emotions so they don’t manage you and take a toll on your physical or mental health," she added. He recommends instead taking control of the amount of news you watch, read and discuss. Self-regulating the news you consume also gives you a sense of control, which decreases anxiety.
Uncertainty can be paralyzing, so taking control of your own actions is an easy way to reduce stress, according to Seery. Moving your body diminishes overall anxiety levels, according to Dr. Gail Saltz, associate professor of psychiatry at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine.
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