Election Anxiety | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

10 Tips to Manage the Uncertainty and Stress of the Midterm Elections

Bethany Teachman MidTerm Election Anxiety

Monday, October 17, 2022 - 14:38

10 suggestions from a clinical psychologist to make it through this stressful period of political division and constant flood of upsetting news stories.

Election Stress: How to Find Peace with Political Polarization

Monday, October 17, 2022 - 10:40

When working with my clients and myself, I’ve found the following three essential strategies to be most effective in easing mid-term election anxiety and stress.

Keep Calm and Carry On – But How? A Psychologist Offers 10 Tips to Manage the Uncertainty and Stress of Election Aftermath

Bethany Teachman, PhD

Friday, November 6, 2020 - 09:54

Well-meaning advice for people freaking out about current events often includes encouragement to be patient, stay calm and keep the faith… but how on Earth are you supposed to do that amid the insanity of 2020?

3 Essential Strategies to Help Manage Election Anxiety

Jennifer Shannon, LMFT

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 08:09

“If we lose, I just don’t know whether the country can survive,” my client said. “Things are getting too crazy.” I heard those words before. From clients of the opposite party. The upcoming election has become every American’s—Republicans and Democrats, therapists and clients— worry number one.

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