Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame

Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame

Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized and emotionally charged lens.

Around 17% of American adults – roughly 44 million people – reported losing sleep over politics in 2024. MDV Edwards/iStock via Getty Images Plus Does politics stress you out? Did the last election … [+6484 chars]
Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame - FHMnews