‘Election Stress Disorder:’ Local Therapist Talks Pre-Election Anxieties

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In 2016, therapist Dr. Steven Stosny coined the term “election stress disorder” as a growing number of people reported anxiety surrounding the election.
Though it’s not diagnosable, Wexford-based therapist Sarah Souri says it seems to be impacting many people again with the election about two weeks away.“Election plus the pandemic, I think have made for a perfect storm this year,” she said.From the debate stage to social media, to the dinne