Significant majority of Americans are feeling anxiety and stress tied to the current political situation.
In a poll by the American Psychiatric Association, nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents reported feeling anxious about the election. Another poll by Myriad Genetics found that nearly 40% are feeling stressed and/or depressed about the election season, with a similar share claiming to be “checked out” due to the overwhelming amount of news and social media attention focused on politics and the upcoming election.
This is exactly the type of stress video games can really have an impact on. Find a game that helps you access flow state, lets you make decisions, and provides quick feedback.
NPR has a few more suggestions to help settle down and relieve politically related stress.
Chatterjee, R. (2024, July 19). Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/07/18/nx-s1-5041980/politics-election-anxiety-mental-health-tips
