text:  So, you know, I can see why this election season is affecting Americans' mental health. I mean, we've just had the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, the former president. The country is very divided over some very real issues. Is it even possible to not be affected by all this? You're absolutely right, Michelle. So feeling strong emotions at a time like this is actually pretty normal. Here's what psychologist Crystal Lewis at the National Institute of Mental Health told me.