Coping with Post-Election Stress: Focus on Change

Post-election stress is real, and for many, disappointment and anxiety are likely, especially if one’s chosen candidate loses.

The Times article, How to Cope if the Election Didn’t Go Your Way, provides guidance on managing post-election stress, particularly if the outcome is disappointing.

This election is a call to action, underscoring the essential work needed to uphold and expand the rights of women, children, and historically marginalized communities. But that work cannot continue if we are stuck in the outcome and not focused on the future. While the results can’t be changed, our reaction to it and how we act moving forward are within our control. Read more on how to take care of yourself so that we can continue to take care of each other.