Managing Political Stress in the United States

Source: APA MonitorAmericans are feeling increasingly stressed about politics amid an assassination attempt, a late-breaking candidate change, debate drama, and legal battles. In a "deeply negative" snapshot of American politics, a February 2024 Pew poll found that 65% of U.S. adults always or often felt exhausted by politics, and 55% always or often felt angry. Research suggests, however, that the positive aspects of political engagement may lead to greater...