TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news release:
The polls may be closing Tuesday, but election-related anxiety doesn't necessarily end on Election Day. As Americans await results from the Nov. 3 midterm elections and consider what they mean for the future, the steady stream of political news and social media commentary can add to feelings of stress and uncertainty.
Florida State University psychology expert Corinne Carlton-Smith says setting boundaries around news consumption, challenging worst-case thinking and focusing on meaningful civic engagement can help people manage election-related anxiety.
"Political messaging, especially during election cycles, often emphasizes what could go wrong, what...