Stressed About Election Day? 9 Expert-Approved Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
Election Day is here, and you might be feeling uneasy about the significant outcomes that will impact policy going forward. Feeling powerless and anxious about things you can't always control may affect your mental health,
How to take a mental health day after Election Day
With Election Day finally over, you might find yourself scrolling social media for hours on end — either elated that Donald Trump won, or devastated that he defeated Kamala Harris. Either way, you might instead consider a hard-earned break from the 2024 election altogether.
Houstonians have mixed emotions about the election results. Here are some mental health resources
The election results can create many different feelings, but experts agree it's okay to take a break from politics.
Campus groups host mental health and well-being events following the election
In the run up to election day on Tuesday, several campus groups announced that they would provide wellbeing-related resources for students across campus. The University Health Services held “Post-Election Listening Circles” and The Princeton Environmental Activism Coalition,
Post-election mental health: Prioritizing you, no matter the outcome
Elections can be emotionally charged experiences. The aftermath of a presidential election, especially one that sparks division, can leave many feeling
Here's how stress from the election can impact your mental health, sleep schedule
The election cycle can be stressful for some. Here are some tips from a North Texas doctor to get your mind off of politics.
Have election anxiety? Use these tools to take care of your mental health on Election Day
Nearly 69% of U.S. adults reported that the 2024 presidential election is a significant source of stress in their lives.
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Opinion: How to prepare for your post-election mental health
With the 2024 presidential election a day away, you may be feeling confused or overwhelmed amid the floods of stress, anxiety and socio-political tensions on campus — but, rest assured, it’s not just you.
Anxiety surrounding Election Day is high; find out how mental health professionals in Colorado are helping
An Oct. 22 study from the American Psychological Association shows that 69% of Americans surveyed said the 2024 election was a significant stress on their life.
How is the election affecting Montanans' mental health?
Although it only comes around every four years, the U.S. presidential election can cause a great deal of stress in a voter's life. However, there are strategies to relieve that stress.
Feeling the stress of Election Day? Here are a few healthy ways to cope
Around 80% of people from both parties say they are very stressed about the future of the U.S. We asked a psychiatrist how that worry becomes toxic and what you can do about it if you're feeling it.
Post-election emotions? Here are expert tips and resources to manage your mental health
Know you're not alone: "It's completely normal for people to feel a sense of loss or fear when election results don't align with their hopes," Sinha said, adding these emotions can "take a toll on ...
Take care of yourself after the election with these tips (+ mental health resources in NC)
In the days following this high-stakes election, we should all take the time we need to best care for ourselves. Here are ...