'The Five' reacts to a new report that couples are banning alcohol at their fall weddings to keep the peace during election season. The imminent presidential election is having an impact on Americans' mental health. A recent national survey by AMFM, a residential mental health treatment system based in California, analyzed the anxiety levels of 2,000 Americans during an election year.
Nearly 22% of the respondents reported that election coverage was having a negative effect on their mental health. ELECTION CONCERNS LEAD TO SHOCKING BAN AT FALL WEDDING Navigating misinformation (57%) and "doom and gloom" messaging (56%) were identified as key stressors, as well as concern about the election's aftermath (54%) and worry that their candidate of choice would not win (42%). Overall, 30% of respondents reported increased anxiety related to the election, 22% said they felt overwhelmed and 18% experienced anger.
A young man watches the incoming election results on the giant screens of Times Square in November 2016. (David Cliff/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Almost 53% said they avoid election-related conversations to prevent anxiety . More than 73% of respondents have not sought support for election-related anxiety – and don’t plan to, they said.
AS ELECTION NEARS, STRESS EATING NEEDS A SHARP EYE: ‘IT’S DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR' AMFM concluded that it is crucial for individuals to "seek balance, limit their exposure to anxiety-inducing content, and consider seeking sup.
