70% of American adults experience election anxiety, exacerbated by social media; psychologists recommend coping strategies.
The upcoming 2024 U.S. election is a source of anxiety for over 70% of American adults, as reported by the American Psychiatric Association. This stress is heightened by social media. Psychologists suggest coping strategies to manage political anxiety and news burnout, including scheduling news consumption, setting boundaries, avoiding election discussions, practicing respectful disagreement, adjusting social media feeds, and maintaining healthy routines.
September 21, 2024
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