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.
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,
Post-election mental health; experts say it's expected to feel a wild range of emotions
Millions of Americans report feeling a range of emotions from devastation to jubilation. Experts say it's important to process both in a healthy manner.
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
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,
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.
Election anxiety: How to cope and care for your mental health
“There are so many voters who are anxious, fearful about the results, and they suffer what we call election stress disorder, which is essentially feeling anxiety, uncertainty, out of control, worried about the future,” said Dr. Christina Lee, a psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente.
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 To Cope If the Election Doesn't Go Your Way
Every presidential election is consequential, and therefore potentially stressful, but this contest seems to carry added weight. In a recent poll conducted by the American Psychological Association, 77% of people surveyed said that the future of the country was a significant source of stress,
What to Do If the Election Didn’t Go as You’d Hoped, According to a Mental Health Expert
If the results of the election are not what you’d hoped for, panic or dread have likely begun to set in. What should you do? How should you cope? Here, a few quick tips. The first thing to do is to take a deep breath.
Trump’s stamina at age 78 impresses the experts: ‘Mental and physical resilience’
While past presidents have appeared to age quickly during their administrations, experts say President-elect Donald Trump maintains high energy and vitality eight years after he first entered office.
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 ...