Stressed About Election Day? 9 Expert-Approved Ways to Protect Your Mental Health

Taylor Leamey writes about all things wellness, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a Certified Sleep Science Coach certification from the Spencer Institute. Not to mention the years she spent studying mental health fundamentals while earning her bachelor's degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. She is also a Certified Stress Management Coach.

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Election Day is here, and you might be feeling uneasy about the significant outcomes that will impact policy going forward. Feeling powerless and anxious about things you can't always control may affect your mental health, and you aren't alone. 

According to a poll from the American Psychiatric Association, 73% of Americans said they were anxious about the 2024 US Presidential Election.

"It's a big contributor to the ...