A recently released study that’s making the rounds in political circles confirms what’s been apparent for years: A significant percentage of leftists are mentally ill.
Conducted by researchers from Tufts and Yale Universities, the study published April 30 found that conservatives self-reported having higher rates of “positive” mental health than their liberal counterparts. According to a graphic summarizing the data released by left-wing election statistician Nate Silver, 51 percent of conservatives described themselves as having “excellent” mental heath, while only 20 percent of liberals said the same.
A similar dynamic also exists among those who self-reported having bad mental health. A whopping 45 percent of self-described liberal respondents described their mental well-being as “poor,” while just 19 percent of self-described conservatives offered the same response.
The data “comes from the 2022 and 2023 Cooperative Election Study (CES) surveys,” according to the analysis.
The study’s authors noted, “While conservatives report much higher mental health ratings, asking instead about overall mood eliminated the gap between liberals and conservatives.” They offered multiple explanations for this, saying “that rather than a genuine mental health divide, conservatives may inflate their mental health ratings when asked, due to stigma surrounding the term,” and “that ideological differences persist for some aspects of mental well-being, but not others.”
The authors acknowledge, however, that “overall mood” and “mental health” are “not synonymous,” and that the former is “a more short-term state.”
“It is possible, then, that overall mood, given its shorter term nature, can be influenced by daily stressors and emotional fluctuations that are less tied to ideology,” the study reads. “Asking an individual about their ‘overall mood’ might capture a more immediate response to an individual’s life events, or current state of being. ‘Mental health,’ given its longer term nature, might reflect an individual’s ability to cope with these daily stressors.”
The self-reported numbers aren’t exactly shocking. A quick glance at the current state of the Democrat Party reveals anything but a mentally sound political movement whose members are in touch with reality.
Consider leftists’ unhinged obsession with chemically and surgically castrating minors and allowing female-identifying men to compete in women’s sports. Or their addiction to blaming “racism” on any disparity between white and non-white Americans, the latter of whom they view as “oppressed.” Or their willingness to vilify traditional forms of masculine behavior as “toxic” and tout feminists’ “girl boss” attitude.
Under this “social justice warrior” lifestyle, the “cause” takes precedence above all else.
Contrast that with conservatives, many of whom prioritize their religion, family, and communities. Especially for conservative Christians, faith in Christ is a major blessing when confronted with challenging moments and provides a broader perspective on life itself.
Despite their insistence to the contrary, leftists’ dedication to a worldview built on lies is a recipe for personal disaster. They are a people in desperate need of spiritual revival, and hopefully, one day they receive it.
Shawn Fleetwood is a staff writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. He previously served as a state content writer for Convention of States Action and his work has been featured in numerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood
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