recent study that we covered on Medical News Today found that, following the 2016 U.S. presidential election, people who had backed the losing candidate experienced more days of poor mental health over the next month than in the month before the election.Based on those findings, the researchers cautioned that this year’s presidential election might also take a toll on voters’ mental health, particularly given that it took place during a pandemic — another factor that has been affecting people’s well-being.“Healthcare providers could potentially help patients in the 2020 election by monitoring for clinically relevant signs of mental health deterioration and offering appropriate support and intervention,” the study authors advised ahead of.