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Politico-anxiety: 5 signs mental health is affected by politics
Political anxiety is harming mental health as news spreads faster.
In brief
Political anxiety is harming mental health as news spreads faster. Political anxiety causes sleep issues, anger, and helplessness in 77% of Americans. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Politico-anxiety definition
Political anxiety is a growing mental health concern linked to political uncertainty.
77% of Americans feel political anxiety
77% of Americans consider their nation's future a major source of worry according to Stress in America survey.
French political confusion
Four in ten French people report increased anxiety since the national assembly dissolution in June 2024.
Political anxiety symptoms
Political anxiety causes sleep issues, stress, anger, helplessness and loss of appetite.
Political confusion in France
French people feel vertigo and confusion after national assembly dissolution in June 2:024.
Political anxiety in the US
US political anxiety grew after Trump's 2016 election victory and is now widespread.
Political anxiety causes
Political anxiety stems from rapid government changes and unclear political direction.
Political anxiety effects
Political anxiety impacts work, finances and mental health through job insecurity.
Political anxiety solutions
Helping refugees and taking small actions can reduce political anxiety and improve mental health.
Political anxiety in young people
70% of 12-30 year olds distrust political leaders but 64% believe their generation can change things.
The main idea
Political anxiety causes sleep issues, anger, and helplessness in 77% of Americans.
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