Among young adults, stress from election news was linked to higher risks of depression and anxiety, while pre-election anticipatory stress was linked to depression only. Stress about the election outcome was not associated with either condition.

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election unfolded, many young Americans found themselves emotionally drained—not just by the outcome, but by the long months of anticipation and constant news coverage.

  • Zaleramancer@beehaw.org
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    1 day ago

    Yeah, the constant news coverage is why I have blocked every news community on here, and still the villain pursues me.