Dr. Craig Sawchuk discusses importance of optimism

The year 2020 was filled with unprecedented uncertainty for people around the globe and many are eager to see what the New Year brings. The COVID-19 pandemic, racial unrest and contemptuous political elections have taken a toll on many communities across the nation and the world. Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a Mayo Clinic psychologist says it’s okay to acknowledge that life during 2020 has been filled with struggles and losses. "We’re all human and we’re all struggling in our own ways."

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