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Election Stress 2020
The upcoming presidential election may be a source of anxiety and disagreement for many people across the country and it is no different for WSU Health Sciences students. Additional hurdles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and tension from recent social unrest, present unique challenges not faced in years prior. The articles and resources below are intended to help students manage distress and conflict related to the election and to provide WSU-specific resources.
Managing Election Stress
- Managing Political Anxiety
- Good Housekeeping—”5 Ways to Keep Your Cool When Election Season Gets Heated“
- Healthline—”How to Handle the Stress Between Now and Election Day”
- NBC News—”‘Election stress disorder’: How to cope with the anxiety as political tensions intensify“:
- Refinery 29—”Election Stress Disorder Is A Thing — Here’s How to Cope“
- The New York Times—”‘Election Stress Disorder,’ the Sequel“
Managing Disagreement
- American Psychological Association (APA)—”Managing conversations when you disagree politically“
- Forbes—”This Is How to Keep Political Differences from Ruining Relationships“
- The Atlantic—”The Art of Navigating a Family Political Discussion, Peacefully“
- The Conversation—”How to have productive disagreements about politics and religion“:
- Health Day News—”Health Tip: Managing Political Disagreements“
Student Resources
- Counseling Services
- Student Diversity Center
- DACA and Undocumented Students
- Care Network
- Community Standards
- WSU Compliance and Civil Rights to share concerns and report bias incidents
Campus Resources
Diversity Library
Diversity Books (pdf)
Diversity Films (pdf)
Scholarships
Academic Achievement/Diversity Scholarship: Washington State University and the Office of Scholarship Services annually offer scholarships ranging from $1,700 to $3,500. Recipients are chosen based on GPA, standardized test scores, and other indicators of potential achievement. The selection committee may also consider leadership and services activities.
To apply, contact the Office of Scholarship Services at 509-335-1059 or apply online.
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