American conservatives tend to rate their mental health more positively than their liberal counterparts. Asking instead about overall mood eliminated the gap between liberals and conservatives. Conservatives may inflate their mental health ratings when asked, due to stigma surrounding the term.

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3. American conservatives tend to rate their mental health more positively than their liberal counterparts. Asking instead about overall mood eliminated the gap between liberals and conservatives. Conservatives may inflate their mental health ratings when asked, due to stigma surrounding the term.