Cynthia Catchings

Jun 18, 2024 | talkspace.com | Elizabeth Keohan |Cynthia Catchings

Causes of Election Anxiety All types of anxiety can negatively impact physical and mental well-being, and election stress is no different. The American Heart Association links anxiety and depression to poor heart health and a higher risk of stroke in multiple studies. Anxiety can make us feel withdrawn, on edge, or hyper-reactive — and it seems the sources are everywhere. We live in a 24-hour news cycle, where clicking the latest headline takes literally no effort.