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Voting with mental health in mind.
your guide to protecting your peace at the polls
Meg Hovious
October 29, 2024
The latest in mental health news, resources, and stories.
WEEKLY(ISH) ROUNDUP
Latest happenings in mental health 🧠
Kasier mental health workers have gone on strike over staffing and workload. Read more here on the strike and here on the negotiations.
Kamala Harris continues to emphasize the importance of mental health access with constituents.
Selena Gomez is doing her thing by calling to light the youth mental health crisis - and raising real dollars to address it.
Your mental wellness microdose 💊
It’s almost time for giving and gathering. See how getting together can foster well-being.
Feeling anxious this election? Try these stress-busting activities.
Ways to make your gratitude practice suck less.
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Voting with mental health in mind
Hi fam,
Life is life’ing right now. If thinking about voting in the next seven days is stressing you out, you’re not alone.
We’ve put together a guide to help you prioritize your mental health and make sure your voice is heard.
Our Voting with Mental Health in Mind guide is your easy-to-follow roadmap to navigating the election without losing your peace of mind. Whether you’re voting early, wondering how policies affect your well-being, or just trying to stay calm during the chaos, this guide’s got you covered.
What’s inside 👀
Early voting: Skip the stress and handle voting on your own terms
Know your voting rights: Know what you’re entitled to
Mental health policies from the candidates: From mental health parity to addressing the opioid crisis, see how the candidates stack up
Election stress tips: Some real talk on how to take care of yourself while staying engaged
Ready to take charge of your mental health this election?
Download the guide here and feel confident that your vote is supporting you.
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Things we’re loving 🫶
👏 Patagonia closing all of its stores so every employee can vote!
😍 Where design meets meditation. We’re loving these five products.
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