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- U.S. President Donald Trump is linked by psychologist Mary Trump and others to a rise in political depression in the U.S.
- This condition is marked by hopelessness linked to political events and is increasingly discussed in therapy sessions.
- A 2024 LifeStance Health survey found that two-thirds of respondents talk about politics with their therapists.
- Therapists are adapting practices to address political stress by emphasizing community engagement and coping strategies.
