Managing election season anxiety

November 1, 2024

Dear Campus Community,

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5.  We recognize that every election season can be stressful for members of our community, and this election is no different. Some of us may be feeling anxious during this season for many different reasons. As such, this message serves as an appreciation of what many are experiencing as well as an offering of resources for support.  

We would like to share the work of our Social Wellness and Behavioral Support team and PRISM working in collaboration to create the enclosed tip sheet for managing election anxiety. While this resource has been shared with students, we thought this would also be helpful for our entire campus community.  Additionally, the American Psychological Association has some helpful tips for coping with stress and anxiety during an election season.

We hope these non-partisan resources can be beneficial to us all – before and after the election – and serve as a reminder to prioritize our health and mental well-being.

Thank you for being a part of the Chaffey College community,

Sincerely,

Lisa Bailey
Acting Superintendent/President
Associate Superintendent, Business Services and Economic Development

Michael McClellan
Interim Associate Superintendent, Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness

Alisha Rosas
Associate Superintendent, Student Services and Strategic Communications

Troy Ament
Associate Superintendent, Administrative Services and Emergency Operations