Election Anxiety is Real! Here’s How Americans Are Coping (and Why You Should, Too)

As Election Day looms, mental health challenges are intensifying across generations, especially in a year marked by divisive political climates and heightened uncertainty. A recent survey from Forbes Health reveals that 61% of U.S. adults report a negative impact on their mental health due to the upcoming election, highlighting the pervasive stress that millions face.

The Impact of Election Anxiety

The survey polled 2,000 Americans on their emotional response to election-related stress, noting that Gen Z (66%), millennials (64%), and Gen X (63%) are especially affected. Younger generations report negative mental health impacts, leading them to take measures to reduce stress, such as avoiding news (44%), talking to family (35%), and staying off social media (29%). Emotional eating is also prevalent, with 23% of Gen Z citing it as a coping mechanism.

Relationships and Social Impacts

Political anxiety doesn’t stop at personal mental health; it also permeates social relationships. The study finds that 29% of Gen Z respondents feel tension with older family members, creating unique challenges in an already polarized environment. Nearly half (44%) of all respondents feel apprehensive about gathering with loved ones this holiday…