Feeling Unsettled by Unsettling World Events - ADAA Blog Post

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It’s easy to feel unsettled when we hear unsettling news on television or social media, particularly when several events happen at once. The combination of Kobe Bryant’s death, the fires in Australia, and the spread of the Corona virus, can trigger an escalation of anxiety or depression for those already in a fragile state. It’s normal to experience an emotional reaction to events such as these but we don’t want them to overwhelm us. We can prevent stories in the media from hitting us hard emotionally by taking four simple steps. Read more from ADAA Board President Ken Goodman, LCSW's blog post.

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