KMBC: Stressed about the election? Expert offers tips on how to cope

If you have been feeling especially stressed this week, you're not alone. A new poll shows 55% of Americans believe Election Day 2020 will be the most stressful day of their lives.

There is a global pandemic and a national election. The combination this week has many feeling overwhelmed.

KMBC talked to a psychotherapist at Saint Luke's Behavioral Health Services about healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety.

Watch the full story below.

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