The state of stress in the U.S. two years into the pandemic is “alarming,” according to the American Psychological Association’s latest Stress in America study. Issues stemming from inflation and the Russia-Ukraine crisis top the list of concerns.
The state of stress in the U.S. two years into the pandemic is “alarming,” according to the American Psychological Association’s latest Stress in America study, with issues stemming from inflation and the Russia-Ukraine crisis topping the list of concerns.
Some 87% of respondents said it felt like there had been a nonstop stream of crises over the past two years, while nearly three in four people said they were overwhelmed by the current number of global crises. “Americans have been doing their best to persevere over these past two tumultuous years, but these data suggest that we’re now reaching unprecedented levels of stress that will challenge our ability to cope,” APA chief executive Arthur C. Evans Jr. said in a statement.
While seven in 10 respondents say they aren’t as afraid of contracting COVID-19 as they were at the pandemic’s start, the pandemic itself remains a source of stress for a majority of people.Half of respondents, and six in 10 essential workers, reported not being able to see loved ones because of the pandemic.
The survey also showed that while many people are starting to recognize the benefits of getting mental-health support, “many struggle to break through barriers to access.”
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