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Stress in America

The Stress in America™ survey measures attitudes and perceptions of stress among the general public.

collage of people looking stressed about parenting, health, and finances

A nation recovering from collective trauma

The Covid-19 pandemic, global conflicts, racism and racial injustice, inflation, and climate-related disasters are all weighing on the collective consciousness of Americans

Press release: A nation grappling with psychological impacts of collective trauma

November 2023 survey questions

November 2023 topline data

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Methodology

Survey methods used to collect data for the findings.

interpreting data

Interpreting data

Reading questions and interpreting results.

About Stress in America^TM

Since 2007, APA has commissioned an annual nationwide survey to examine the state of stress across the country and understand its impact. The Stress in America™ survey measures attitudes and perceptions of stress among the general public and identifies leading sources of stress, common behaviors used to manage stress, and the impact of stress on our lives. The results of the survey draw attention to the serious physical and emotional implications of stress and the inextricable link between the mind and body.

Previous Stress in America reports

Concerned for the future, beset by inflation

Money, inflation, war pile on to nation stuck in COVID-19 survival mode

Stress and decision-making during the pandemic

Unhealthy weight gains, increased drinking reported by Americans coping with pandemic stress

U.S. adults report highest stress level since early days of the COVID-19 pandemic

Outcome of presidential election offers little stress relief

A national mental health crisis

Health care, mass shootings, 2020 presidential election causing Americans significant stress

Stress and Generation Z

Uncertainty about health care

The state of our nation

Coping with change, part 1

Coping with change, part 2: Technology and social media

The impact of discrimination

Paying with our health

Are teens adopting adults’ stress habits?

Missing the health care connection

Our health at risk

National report

Stress in America 2009

Stress in America

Last updated: November 2023Date created: May 2020

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