Coping with election uncertainties

Dear Colleagues,

With the presidential election tomorrow, I know that many in our community may be feeling the unique stress that election season can bring. As we've seen in past years, it could take several days or weeks to confirm the results, which can be a source of anxiety. These feelings are understandable, especially given the many other challenges affecting our campuses, our country and the world.

If you feel you need extra support right now, I encourage you to take advantage of the many resources available to you through the university. These include tips for coping with election stress, classes on resiliency and wellness, and confidential counseling services from the Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP).

We also offer:

• UC ANR Healing Circle, Friday, Nov. 15, noon to 1 p.m. (Register)
• UC Systemwide Resources: Mental health and supportive resources for a challenging time
• Recorded webinar: Coping with the Impact of Current Events
• UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center with expert tips to help you cope during a stressful election
• A comprehensive list of resources in this UCnet article

As with any election cycle, we will monitor for any actions that may be needed to address potential impacts to the university and members of our community. When we know the outcome of the election, we will move forward together. Until then, let's focus on taking care of ourselves and supporting each other.

Sincerely,

Bethanie Brown
Interim executive director of Human Resources

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