Election Anxiety Reaches New High as Americans Brace for Possible Unrest

With Election Day just a week away, a new survey from the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals that election anxiety is affecting a majority of Americans, with 69% reporting that the upcoming vote is a significant source of stress. This heightened anxiety, felt nationwide, comes as concerns over political division and potential violence add to the overall tension. In fact, 72% of Americans express fear that this election could lead to unrest, with women feeling particularly vulnerable to how the election’s outcome may impact their lives.

The survey shows. . .