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Elections seasons can impact a person's mental health. Here are some ways to protect yours

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Missouri State University

A Missouri State University professor provides strategies to stay grounded amidst often polarizing campaigning.

Our weekly program, Missouri State Journal, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and Missouri State University. It's hosted and produced by MSU's Office of Strategic Communication, and it airs each Tuesday morning at 9:45 on KSMU.

Election season is a time of heightened emotions, constant news updates and often heated discussions. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed, but there are ways to stay grounded and protect your mental health.

Dr. Elizabeth Dudash-Buskirk, associate professor of Communication, Media, Journalism and Film at Missouri State University, discusses simple strategies to protect your peace and well-being during an election season.

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Adair Seifert has worked at Missouri State University since 2022. She’s currently the content strategist in the Office of Strategic Communication. She is a content creator and social media manager and has a BS in communication studies from Evangel University.