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Young Americans' Mental Health Plummets Amid 2024 Election Anxiety

7/14/2025

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A recent study in Psychiatry Research reveals that the anxiety and stress surrounding the 2024 presidential election have taken a toll on young Americans, heightening feelings of depression. Interestingly, the outcome of the election itself didn’t impact mental health as expected, with gender and sexual minorities facing the brunt of this emotional turmoil.

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A recent study in Psychiatry Research reveals that the anxiety and stress surrounding the 2024 presidential election have taken a toll on young Americans, heightening feelings of depression. Interestingly, the outcome of the election itself didn’t impact mental health as expected, with gender and sexual minorities facing the brunt of this emotional turmoil.