As we approach the election, groups like Crisis Text Line are preparing for a surge in anxiety-related texts, forecasting similar spikes seen in previous elections.
With a significant 69% of individuals surveyed by the APA expressing that the presidential election is a major source of stress, it’s clear that anxiety spans across all political affiliations.
Officials from the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline anticipate a surge in calls on election day, as people grapple with anxiety, depression, and concerns for the future.
Crisis Text Line and 988 are proactively preparing for increases in demand for their services caused by heightened political and social tensions surrounding the upcoming election.
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