Politics and Mental Health

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Explore how politics influences mental health, from civic duty and social connection to election stress disorder. This episode examines polarization, social media's impact, and family conflicts, while offering practical tools to manage stress, set boundaries, and refocus on what truly matters for well-being and resilience.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:31:51

Questions

1. According to the discussion, what percentage of therapists reported talking about politics in sessions?

98% 60% 87% 35%

2. What term did the hosts use for the cluster of anxiety, insomnia, irritability, and other symptoms tied to elections?

Election stress disorder Media overload condition Campaign burnout syndrome Civic fatigue

3. Which media dynamic did the episode highlight as fueling polarization?

Mandatory equal-time debates on all channels Broadcasters randomly mixing viewpoints each hour Algorithms and partisan outlets reinforcing prior preferences Public-service announcements replacing ads

4. Which concept explains why politics can quickly create ready-made friendships and belonging?

Social capital Identity foreclosure Political efficacy Civic duty

5. Which practical strategy was recommended to protect mental health during election cycles?

Limit news/social media exposure and focus on controllable actions Avoid sleep to stay constantly informed Debate family members at every gathering to ‘get it out' Track opposing media all day to anticipate arguments

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