This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment.

 

As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pressure to navigate crises. These challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of where to turn next. This series will help researchers, evaluators, project officers, managers, leaders and anyone else in public health navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. Whether you’re concerned about job security, political changes, or how to stay grounded through it all, this series will provide you with practical tools to address these challenges and more.

 

This episode teaches you how to Regain Control in Uncertain Times

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅    Why public health’s current crisis is also a mental health crisis

✅ How trying to control external events leads to more stress and overwhelm

✅ The paradox of control—and how shifting your focus inward helps you feel more certain, no matter what’s happening

 

You can also sign up to see the video versions of this episode at publichealthcoach.com/panic-to-purpose

 

If you need a transcript of this episode, please email us at info@publichealthcoach.com