11/08/2024
SWIPE ➡️ Post-Election Blues? You're not alone.
Research shows the distress we feel around politics can harm our physical and mental health—and it’s only getting worse. In 2016, the presidential election caused significant stress for 52% of adults—this year, that number jumped to 69%.
In APA’s 2024 Stress in America survey, 77% of U.S. adults said the future of our nation was a significant source of stress in their lives.
With winter around the corner, your pets might be a huge emotional support. We asked 20 therapists to share how an ESA can support your mental well-being when the weight of global pressures feels too heavy.
