Jessica Clemons, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist based in New York City. Through her clinical work and social media presence, Dr. Jess focuses on normalizing conversations surrounding mental health and mental illness, particularly in the Black community. Dr. Jess has appeared as an expert on national broadcast networks, such as CBS, CNN, and ABC. She has also been interviewed and featured in several top publications, including Forbes, Essence, Brides, and more. In this column, Dr. Jess provides insight and offers tips on how to manage stress and prioritize self-care.
Q: What are some ways to practice
self-care when I'm confronted by
racial trauma?
A: This is a larger issue than what’s
occurring in our individual lives.
You are not alone in your experience
if you're feeling anxious and
depressed around racial trauma.
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Q: I wake up with racing thoughts in
the middle of the night. What are
some ways to calm down quickly?
A: If you're waking up with racing
thoughts, sit up on the edge of
your bed and plant your feet on
the floor to ground yourself back
into the moment.
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Jessica Clemons, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist based in New York City. Through her clinical work and social media presence, Dr. Jess focuses on normalizing conversations surrounding mental health and mental illness, particularly in the Black community. Dr. Jess has appeared as an expert on national broadcast networks, such as CBS, CNN, and ABC. She has also been interviewed and featured in several top publications, including Forbes, Essence, Brides, and more. In this column, Dr. Jess provides insight and offers tips on how to manage stress and prioritize self-care.
Q: I can't think straight when I'm
stressed out. How can I center
myself?
A: Simply removing yourself from
that stressful or igniting event
can be helpful. This gives your
body time to relax and calm
down.
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Q: I'm trying to get better at
managing everyday pressures
and setbacks. How can I teach
myself to be more resilient?
A: The best thing I think people can
do to build resilience is to keep
trying! Keep working at those
things that you're passionate
about. Keep building new skills.
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