This episode aims to answer a crucial question: how can we protect our mental well-being during times of crisis?
A New Season in Difficult Times
A Special Guest With Clinical Insight
Clinical psychologist Sagar Mansouri joins the show, bringing over 15 years of professional experience. Having worked extensively with refugees across Europe, she offers a clear and compassionate analysis of collective trauma and emotional exhaustion.
Delayed Grief as a Natural Response
One of the key topics discussed is delayed grief. According to Mansouri, during crisis situations people focus on survival, postponing deep emotional processing. When the situation stabilizes even slightly, suppressed emotions often emerge.
Hope, Anger, and Fear Together
The episode reflects on powerful images of people facing danger while holding on to hope. These moments show that fear, anger, and hope can coexist, and that hope remains the driving force behind collective action.
News Overload and Emotional Numbness
Constant exposure to distressing news can overwhelm emotional capacity. Emotional numbness, Mansouri explains, is not indifference but a protective mechanism of the brain.
Daily Life and Feelings of Guilt
Is it wrong to continue daily routines during hard times? The discussion emphasizes that self-care is not betrayal. Moments of rest and joy are necessary for psychological survival.
Children, Teenagers, and Awareness
The episode highlights the importance of age-appropriate communication with children and listening without judgment to teenagers, allowing them to express emotions freely.
When to Seek Professional Help
Changes in sleep, appetite, focus, or risky behaviors are signs that professional support may be needed. Therapy is framed as a proactive and healthy choice.
Practical Coping Strategies
- Regular physical activity
- Maintaining a sleep routine
- Limiting news consumption
- Accepting different emotional capacities
- Focusing on what can be controlled
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