California Governor Race Puts Voters’ Mental Health to the Test: How to Cope with Political Overwhelm
As the California governor race heats up with candidates flooding airwaves and mailboxes, a new viral trend is emerging: voters are experiencing “election anxiety” on an unprecedented scale. Experts say the constant barrage of attack ads, policy debates, and fundraising pleas is triggering stress responses similar to trauma. Life coach Dr. Sarah Kim advises: “Set a 15-minute daily news limit and replace doomscrolling with deep breathing. Your vote is powerful, but not at the cost of your peace. The real win is staying grounded through the chaos.”