As the investigation continues into the death of political activist Charlie Kirk and tributes pour in, you may be feeling a bit uneasy. The images from the rally at Utah Valley University, the latest details about the shooting, the state of political violence in our country and even reactions from friends and family on social media can all take a toll on our mental health.
You may notice feeling angry, upset, low energy, depressed, numb. It may also affect your sense of safety and security, impact your political views and your view of the world right now. That’s completely normal, and there are steps you can take to cope.
Talk about it, process your feelings with someone you trust — who won’t judge you.
If you’re a person of faith, pray or look to something higher than you.
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