Election day is here, and with it, heightened feelings of panic are sweeping across the United States. An alarming rise in anxiety and panic disorders has been observed since the onset of COVID-19, compounded by limited access to quality therapy, particularly for high-risk groups like parents and men. Election cycles exacerbate this, as ads designed to stoke fear target voters, with billions spent on campaign messaging this year.

Here are three expert-backed strategies to help you manage election anxiety and keep your calm in the midst of the political storm:

Scrolling through social media during election season can be overwhelming, as political messages often aim to provoke fear. To counteract this, consider replacing screen time with a quick Tetris session. Studies have........

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