Greenwich mental health counselor: More people feel anxious than any other time in history
A survey from the Maple Counseling Center in California shows that over 50% of the population say the election is affecting their mental health, and that they also have a fear of violence and what will happen to human rights, a Greenwich mental health counselor says.
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Nov 3, 2020, 12:52 AM
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Stephanie Haen, with Family Centers in Greenwich, says that a survey from LifeStance Health shows over 38% say they are having trouble sleeping. She says on top of the election is the COVID-19 pandemic, making it a challenging time for everyone.
Haen advises people to limit their time on social media and try using distractions and meditation techniques. She says regardless of the outcomes, we are going to get through this.
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