Multnomah County suicide prevention coordinator, Canada Taylor Parker, urges people to have compassion for others, but know your limits during tough conversations.
PORTLAND, Ore. — It’s not only election results that have people stressed, but also upcoming election discussions at home, work and throughout communities as results are announced.
Mental health counselors say many people are feeling extreme despair this election season. Navigating those feelings with loved ones, friends and co-workers may be difficult.
Multnomah County suicide prevention coordinator Canada Taylor Parker said we are dealing with “unprecedented” stress, and many people are having a difficult time regulating their feelings.
“Wow, I never knew an election would be like this,” described Taylor Parker, about what she’s hearing from people. “It feels like everything is on fire, and everything’s moving, and we’re inside of a dumpster, and it’s rolling and we can’t control it.”
Parker said we may not be able …
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