Trauma Upon Trauma – Mental fatigue and emotional exhaustionTrauma Upon Trauma – Mental fatigue and emotional exhaustion
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In this episode, we introduce some big-picture issues (COVID, political conflicts, climate change, global crises, mass shootings/violence, inflation, etc.) and how they affect us. Tune in while Dr. Adrienne Adams, the Medical Director of the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus and therapist at Aspen Counseling, Amber Cotter join WGN’s John Williams to talk about stress and […]
46:01•1 Mar 2023
Coping with Trauma: Mental Health Strategies in Challenging Times
“It is okay not to be okay, and I want to stress that. Make that the exception, not the norm, exactly, and you're really never alone.”
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of the world lately? You're not alone. In this episode of 'On Your Radar', host John Williams brings in two experts, Dr. Adrienne Adams and therapist Amber Cotter, to break down how global crises like COVID, political conflicts, and climate change are impacting our mental health. These big-picture stressors can lead to emotional exhaustion and mental fatigue, and our guests are here to help you navigate through it all. Dr.
Adams and Amber share practical tips for recognizing the signs of mental health struggles and offer strategies to build resilience and support systems. They emphasize the importance of social connectedness in healing and stress that it's okay not to be okay. If you're looking for ways to cope with the relentless stressors of today's world, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for a candid conversation that aims to provide hope and actionable advice.
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