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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Strategies for a Calmer Campaign Season  Mental Health

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Strategies for a Calmer Campaign Season 

As Election Day gets closer, there is a chance your anxiety levels are rising, with the political ads and predictions about the future. You are not alone - research shows elections raise stress and anxiety for many adults.  One 2020 study found 68% of U.S. adults said the presidential election was a major source of stress in their lives. 77% noted the future of the nation itself as a top stressor, and 65% reported feeling very stressed about issues relating to the election.  What is behind these emotions? Often the messages we see during elections lead to irrational thinking. These…
Learn to Live Team
July 1, 2024
Mental Health and Safety at Work  Mental Health

Mental Health and Safety at Work 

In busy workplaces today, ignoring how you feel mentally can lead to big problems. Did you know that people who feel really stressed out are more likely to get hurt while they are working? They are also more likely to get hurt even when they are not working.  Why Mental Health Matters for Safety  We usually think about physical dangers at work as things that might cause accidents. But how you feel mentally is also important for staying safe. Feeling stressed out at work can make you feel tired. It can make it hard to think clearly and control your…
Learn to Live Team
June 14, 2024
Is it time to speak up?  Mental Health

Is it time to speak up? 

How do you handle situations where the other person is doing something that creates problems for you? We all respond in our own ways. Do you find yourself acting like a doormat? Do you become an aggressive bully? Are you someone who stings others from the side so you can't be discovered? Are you someone who just speaks up? Which one do you think you are most of the time?
Dr. Russ Morfitt
February 16, 2024