Political stress and anxiety are affecting many people across the United States. As a therapist—and someone with personal ties to Liberia, one of the countries impacted by recent immigration visa restrictions—I understand how deeply personal this moment can feel. Constant news exposure and misinformation often heighten fear, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion. This blog offers grounded, practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety during the current political climate, including ways to calm the nervous system, limit news overload, and seek supportive mental health care. You are not alone, and support is available.