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THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News)<\/p>\n

The U.S. presidential election may be over, but many Americans remain stressed about it, as well as a number of other worries, a new poll finds.<\/p>\n

The online Harris Poll survey from the American Psychological Association (APA) — which included more than 2,000 adults aged 18 and older — was conducted Nov. 12-16. It found that 27% of respondents said their stress<\/a> has actually increased since Election Day, while just 17% said it has decreased.<\/p>\n

Specific sources of stress<\/a> cited by the majority of respondents include the election outcome, the current political climate, the future of the nation and the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

“There is no doubt that we continue to face significant challenges in 2020, from the election to the pandemic. These findings demonstrate that we are not doing enough as a country to bring our stress<\/a> under control, which means we are going to be less effective in our various personal and professional roles,” said APA CEO Arthur Evans Jr.<\/p>\n

Eight in 10 respondents said the future of the nation is a significant source of stress<\/a>, compared with 66% in a survey conducted in January 2017.<\/p>\n

Seven in 10 respondents said the outcome of the 2020 presidential election is a significant source of stress, compared with 49% who said the same in 2017.<\/p>\n

The current political climate was cited as a significant source of stress for 75% of respondents, compared with 57% in January 2017. Four in 10 said the political climate has caused strain between them and family members.<\/p>\n

The survey also found that 64% of respondents feel stressed about the possibility of the presidential transition of power not being peaceful.<\/p>\n

More than three-quarters (76%) of respondents said the coronavirus pandemic is a significant source of stress. More than a third (37%) said the level of stress they feel about the pandemic has increased over the past month.<\/p>\n

“Many of us are already feeling the effects of chronic stress, such as fatigue<\/a>, depression<\/a>, stomach aches and trouble sleeping,” Evans noted in an APA news release.<\/p>\n

“The levels of stress that we’re seeing can make it harder for us to stay healthy during the winter months when we’re already more likely to get sick,” he warned.<\/p>\n

While 72% of respondents said the current amount of uncertainty in the United States causes them stress, 73% believe the nation will overcome its challenges as it has in the past, and 73% feel hopeful about their future.<\/p>\n

The APA offered some tips on managing stress, including: taking a break from the news, social media and certain people; reflecting on good things that happen to you each day; and practicing self-care by taking walks, calling a friend or watching a funny show.<\/p>\n

More information<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more on stress, see the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SOURCE: American Psychological Association, news release, Nov. 19, 2020<\/p>\n

Robert Preidt<\/p>\n

\"MedicalNews\"
Copyright \u00a9 2020 HealthDay. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n


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