HOUSTON — The election results can create many different feelings, but mental health groups agree it's important to take a break from politics, whether your candidate won or not. In Memorial Park, voters had space to express their feelings after the election. With the election season now in the past, the natural thing to do may be to find a moment for yourself in nature.
“Pretty terrible. Pretty anxious about what’s to come,” Nerissa said. Nerissa told KHOU 11 News she came to Memorial Park after taking a mental health day.
People on both sides of the political spectrum were able to use the same space for slightly different reasons. “I’m feeling great,” voter Mark said, expressing himself during a workout. “I’m ready for better economics.
I’m ready for us to get back to our economy moving." Others shared in that relief on Wednesday. “The last few days, a lot of friends had a lot of anxiety,” one voter said.
But making your voice heard doesn’t end when the election is over. Finding the space to let your feelings out can benefit you. The US Crisis Text Line has some information on how to cope with post-election anxiety.
An expert panel joined our Deborah Duncan on Great Day Houston to talk about decompressing after the election . NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness, has some tips on their website . Mental Health America also has a 2024 Election Guide with tips on how to cope with post-election stress.
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