Coming Up for Air

The upheaval of politics, the pandemic, and particularly the social unrest of  the past few years has caused stress, anxiety, and depression. Why Are They So Angry? episodes examine these issues and more as well as the systemic racism underlying many of them. These topics are especially difficult to address, so finding ways to maintain mental health and balance is critical. Join Dr. Carol François and Kourtney Square, her niece, as they talk about the importance of self-care for anti-racist and offer suggestions on how to do it. Want more, take our course Systemic Racism: See it, Say it, Confront it at www.whyaretheysoangry.com and find us anywhere at www.podpage.com.whyaretheysoangry

Citations

How to Protect Your Mental Health While Fighting Racial Injustice

“Self Care, anti-racism equity resources,” https://www.ymcamidtn.org/employees/self-care-anti-racism-resources?fbclid=IwAR0Sc6walhn-gxRIBpGpulYCteHlHIg9Ihc3_HFlR2qD3nb3oo8naotwF_s

“What Is Emotional Trauma? How Shifting Our Idea of Trauma Can Help Us Heal,” Elizabeth Yuko, Real Simple, August 31, 2021

https://www.realsimple.com/health/mind-mood/what-is-emotional-trauma?did=678024-20210921&utm_campaign=rs-daily-finds_newsletter&utm_source=realsimple.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=092121&cid=678024&mid=67526816152

What Is Self-Care and Why Is It Critical for Your Health?

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