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Association president Anita Gupta, a clinical psychologist, says if people are feeling anxious or distressed about the results, they may want to take a break from news coverage and social media.

Gupta says some people may be sleep-deprived from staying up late the last couple of nights to follow the latest developments and she suggests prioritizing sleep tonight.

She says simple acts of self-care, including eating well, staying hydrated, going outside or hugging a loved one can make a difference.

Gupta says some people will feel the need to talk about their feelings of anxiety or distress, but others may not be ready yet.

She says anxiety may worsen in some people who were already struggling, and reaching out to friends, family or a mental health professional can be helpful.

Gupta says a mental health professional can provide a safe space for people to be themselves and talk openly about how they feel, without the risk of offending others who may not share their views.

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Gayle Browne, a senior director at Kids Help Phone, says kids and teens have likely seen and heard things about the U.S. election through social media or listening to their parentsB次元官网网址� conversations and may have feelings about it.

Browne suggests parents directly ask their kids about their understanding of the election and if thereB次元官网网址檚 anything they want to talk about.

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