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Coping with Election Stress. I thought this was a reasonable set of tips, maybe because it's mostly what I'm already doing. From vibrant.org.

I got to the above via US Gov't Disaster Distress Helpline page. I definitely give the side-eye to any Federal program that says it protects confidentiality, but it does have available resources. This is SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Hold the Line a guide to defending democracy. By Hardy Merriman, Ankur Asthana, Marium Navid, and Kifah Shah.

Bonus links, because I am coping with election stress by clearing out my tabs.
US Winter Season Severity Index maps from the Midwestern Regional Climate Center. Shows color coded winter severities across the US, available from 1950 to 2019 winters.

A Canadian study gave $7,500 to homeless people. Here’s how they spent it. by Sigal Samuel. In a ~~stunning~~ result, when you give people money, they become less poor and more able to afford housing.