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Seasonal · Politics & News

Election stress and news fatigue

APA's Stress in America series on the mental health effects of political and news cycles — and practical ways to stay informed without being flooded.

American Psychological Association6 min read

APA's Stress in America survey documents that political stress and news consumption are now among the most-reported chronic stressors in the U.S. — across the political spectrum. The topic page covers the evidence and offers concrete strategies that don't require disengaging from civic life entirely.

Pair with the Trauma Stewardship Institute's resources on activist and movement-worker burnout for people whose work is directly in this territory.

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