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Four ways to stay mentally fit if you're struggling with the political climate

  • Written by Roxanne Donovan, Professor of Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Kennesaw State University
imageA protest in New York's Washington Square Park days after Donald Trump's election.Muhammed Muheisen/AP

“This can’t be happening.” “I feel like throwing up.” “I don’t want to get out of bed in the morning.” “Life is going to get a lot worse for people like me.” “I’m so sad I...

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