Laws and policies impact the lives of people, including their mental health. We know that the political is personal. We also know based on post-election research which was completed following the 2016 election, that many already marginalized and oppressed students were feeling increased stress about potential policies to come.
Due to cultural mistrust, invisibility that you may be feeling about your marginalized identity, or other factors, some students may need an invitation to share how they are being impacted. We may ask about this in an upcoming appointment, and if it’s not an issue or you do not want to talk about it, just let us know. If it is an issue, we invite the discussion and want our space to feel safe to share whatever feels important.