February 17, 2026
The Anxious State Stress, Polarization, and Elections in America (TrueRetail EPUB)
The Anxious State Stress, Polarization, and Elections in America (TrueRetail EPUB) | 2.61 MB
Title: The Anxious State
Author: Stephen Neely, Kevin Smith, Savannah Havird, Megan Corn
Category: Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Political Science
Language: English | 208 Pages | ISBN: 9781394365180
Description:
An exploration of how politics is undermining Americans’ mental health
The Anxious State: Stress, Polarization, and Elections in America examines the increasing political stress and emotional polarization in the United States. It examines the physiological toll of exposure to political conflict, the role of media and social media in heightening anxiety, and the strain on personal relationships caused by polarization. The authors argue that politics has moved from the periphery of American life into its most intimate spaces, creating a state of heightened vigilance and emotional exhaustion. The Anxious State:Examines the empirical health and stress impacts of politics in America today
Reports original data from a year-long series of surveys examining political stress and polarization during the 2024 election
Offers insights into the relationship between political stress and anxiety, generational cohort, and media…
An exploration of how politics is undermining Americans’ mental health
The Anxious State: Stress, Polarization, and Elections in America examines the increasing political stress and emotional polarization in the United States. It examines the physiological toll of exposure to political conflict, the role of media and social media in heightening anxiety, and the strain on personal relationships caused by polarization. The authors argue that politics has moved from the periphery of American life into its most intimate spaces, creating a state of heightened vigilance and emotional exhaustion. The Anxious State:
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