Whether you are nonpolitical or a campaign volunteer, the final days before an election can bring up feelings of anxiety about the future and your ability to have an impact on the bigger picture of our country.
Stress about the results of the election, as well as about how people will react to those results may leave you feeling like you want to keep your distance. Even though the process of an election is exciting and should be a positive experience, that is not always the reality.
Below are some resources on to how to manage stress you may feel during the tumultuous times of highly impactful elections.
Links:
Election Stress Crisis Line 988
American Psychological Association
If you need to talk, contact one of the Albany Law Counselors:
Shaquana Pearson
[email protected]
Kelly Keohan
[email protected] or (518) 441-8346
You can also email a Colby Wellness Fellow or Dean Taranto for support!
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.
If you are in a non-emergency crisis you can also call 988.