Date uploaded: 2022-11-06 20:31:51

With the midterm election less than a week away, scores of Americans divided by their support for Republicans or Democrats also are united – by stress. And it makes sense why they are. It seems to have only gotten worse, too. "Research suggests that election anxiety increased between 2016 and 2020," says Marsha Brown, a licensed psychologist. "With growing fear for the future of human rights, health care, the economy and other life issues, it seems election anxiety may have risen again since the previous election cycle." Swipe for tips on how to reduce stress. Visit the link in bio for more information.