Mental Health Providers Wrestle Post-Election Fears, Trauma

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WABE's Lisa Hagen spoke to mental health care professionals about the impact of the election.

As the dust is still settling on what has been a shocking presidential election for many, Georgia’s mental health providers say it’s been a difficult time for some patients.

Dr. Sarah Vinson is an Atlanta-based psychiatrist whose clients range from incarcerated youth to people on Medicaid, immigrants and members of the LGBT community. She said increased stress has been an issue across the board for the populations she serves.