Fortune July 22, 2024
A Democratic campaign shake-up. Political violence. War. Shootings. Supreme Court decisions. Election campaigning. High-profile deaths.
If the constant barrage of news is leaving you feeling anxious, stunned, deflated, or paralyzed—particularly when it comes to getting through the regular tasks of your day, from work to childcare—you are definitely not alone.
“Anytime we’re faced with a moment of uncertainty, our brain is going to go into that ‘fight or flight’ mode—which is really just our body’s way of installing a pause point to figure out how best to navigate through a crisis,” explains therapist Arianna Galligher, director of the Gabbe Well-Being Office and the Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “I...