Therapists Report Surge in Patients Seeking Help for Political Anxiety

Overview

• Providers across the United States say more clients now begin therapy because of political anxiety.
• The distress cuts across party lines, with both liberal and conservative patients seeking help.
• Demand rises after headline events such as the war in Iran, an ICE crackdown in Minnesota, and a State of the Union address.
• An American Psychological Association survey found 65% call politics a major stressor and 76% worry about the nation’s future.
• Clinics are rolling out workshops and tailored care, and early steps often include strict news limits to curb anxiety that can lead to civic withdrawal.