Experts say that, depending on your viewpoint, last week’s election might have greatly impacted your mental and physical health.
It’s not that unusual, especially in these times.
In 2016, the presidential election caused significant stress for 52% of adults — while this year, that number jumped to 69%. The percentage of those worried about violence after the election was 74%. More than half believed the election could lead to the end of democracy.
For some sectors of society, the fear was higher. While just over half of Americans feel the outcome would impact their safety, that number for the LGBTQ community was 65%.
Guests: Jim Jobin, adult clinical coordinator, UNLV; Whitney Lewis, licensed clinical social worker; Tara McManus, associate professor of communications, UNLV
