Our brain struggles to distinguish between immediate physical threats and more abstract ones, like election uncertainty, keeping us in a prolonged state of anxiety.

According to an annual poll from the American Psychiatric Association, 73% of adults surveyed said they’re feeling anxiety about the election.

This essay's author, Tricia Thornton, is a licensed professional counselor in private practice and author of "Blessing from Fear."

Evanston's Lake Street Church organized an event Wednesday evening aimed at helping people "find peace in this fraught season."

Stress is flooding the nation as the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears its climax. Experts say this stress is natural but can be managed.

Stress is flooding the nation as the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears its climax. This stress is only natural, but it can be managed, said Eric Storch, vice chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

This can trigger a 'fight-or-flight' stress response, especially when there's uncertainty or intense polarization. The media coverage can also heighten these feelings, making it hard to escape. There are several strategies you can use to manage election stress.