New research shows the psychological toll of the 2024 presidential election
New research shows the psychological toll of the 2024 presidential election
www.psypost.org New research shows the psychological toll of the 2024 presidential election
Among young adults, stress from election news was linked to higher risks of depression and anxiety, while pre-election anticipatory stress was linked to depression only. Stress about the election outcome was not associated with either condition.
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election unfolded, many young Americans found themselves emotionally drained—not just by the outcome, but by the long months of anticipation and constant news coverage.
