Presidential election has us stressed out

The presidential election is driving people to their wits’ end, according to a new poll from the American Psychological Association.

The poll found more than half of Americans adults are stressed — regardless of party affiliation — about the election. To be specific, the poll found 52 percent of Americans ages 18 and older said the election was a somewhat or very significant source of stress. And 38 percent of respondents said political and cultural discussions on social media caused them stress.

Lynn Bufka, executive director for practice research

and policy at the American Psychological Association, said in a news release that social media exacerbated the election with arguments, stories, images and video that range from factual to hostile and inflammatory.

The survey found that people who used social media were more likely to say the election caused them stress.