These were the biggest sources of stress for Americans last year
Published in Slideshow World
Stress levels are rising in America. A full quarter of adults in the United States reported high levels of stress in 2023, up from 19% in 2019, according to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association in August 2023.
The four-year shift is hardly surprising, considering the shutdowns, social distancing, uncertainty, economic fallout, canceled vacations, and 24/7 remote-work culture Americans were plunged into during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
The national public health emergency response to COVID-19 officially ended May 11, 2023, but plenty of other stressors abound along with lingering effects (and additional cases) of COVID-19. This includes everything from recent economic challenges and inflation, technological changes, anxieties around climate change, global conflicts, inequity, and racial injustice. Throw an upcoming presidential election on top of it all, and it's no wonder Americans are feeling the heat.
Wysa examined data from the APA survey to see which issues are creating the most stress for Americans. Responses are from 3,185 adults living in the United States. APA psychologists who reviewed the survey data largely shared the sentiment that this survey supports growing evidence that suggests our society is undergoing psychological impacts of collective trauma.
Keep reading to learn more about the rise in pressure across the country.
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