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Election Stress and Coping Mechanisms
The impact of election stress on Americans' mental well-being, and advice from a psychiatrist on how to cope.
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PoliticsUs PoliticsHealthLifestyleMental HealthWellbeingStressCoping
American Psychological AssociationNprPrairiecare
Steve InskeepMichel MartinJoshua Stein
- What are some coping mechanisms suggested by Dr. Stein to manage election stress?
- To alleviate election stress, Dr. Stein recommends focusing on controllable aspects of life such as spending time in nature, engaging in hobbies, or volunteering for a cause.
- What is the main source of stress for many Americans according to the provided text?
- The election is causing stress for a significant portion of Americans, with roughly 8 in 10 Republicans and Democrats reporting politics as a major stressor.
- How does Dr. Stein suggest parents help their children cope with election-related stress?
- To help children cope with election stress, Dr. Stein advises parents to show them how to step back and consider historical context, emphasizing that the world continues despite changes in leadership.
- According to Dr. Stein, when does election-related worry become a problem requiring intervention?
- Dr. Joshua Stein suggests that election stress becomes toxic when it impacts appetite, sleep, self-care, or care for others. It's time for an intervention when these aspects of life are negatively affected.
- What is one significant change highlighted in the text that contributes to increased stress levels?
- The pervasiveness of news and social media means people are more aware of national and international issues than in the past, increasing feelings of helplessness and stress.