With constant news coverage of what the presidential candidates are saying and doing, all of it flooding your social media pages, even your conversations at home and at work, it’s understandable why elections are stressful.

A new survey from Forbes Health reveals that a majority of adults said the 2024 presidential election had a negative impact on their mental health.

The survey found that 46% reported feelings of anxiety, 37% felt stress and 31% experienced feelings of fear.

The study also shows that election anxiety affects younger Americans in particular.

A higher percentage of women had negative mental health effects compared to men.