Let’s be honest. Nuclear war is a scary topic, especially with everything else that is going on in the world. We know! We think about it every day. But we don’t have to face it alone. If you are feeling down, reach out to somebody. Take a moment to take a break or take care of yourself.
And it you want to change the mood, look at these stories of inspiration and success.
Or perhaps a little humor wouldn’t hurt.
Other Helpful Resources
Harvard Medical School article on war anxiety and how to cope
Dr. Stephanie Collier reviews some of the recent science on war anxiety and steps you can take to reduce it.
Emotional Tips for ‘Dealing with Nuclear Weapons’
The Nobel Prize-winning International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) offers a simple checklist of things you can do to manage nuclear anxiety.
Studying Nuclear Policy Without Being Engulfed By Fear
Lovely Umayam on her work in nuclear nonproliferation and the difficulties that can bring.
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