STRESS AND THE ABILITY TO FUNCTION

MORE THAN A QUARTER OF U.S. ADULTS SAY THEY'RE SO STRESSED THEY CAN'T FUNCTION.

WASHINGTON -- Americans are struggling with multiple external stressors that are out of their personal control with 27% reporting that most days they are so stressed they cannot function, according to a poll conducted for the American Psychological Association.

A majority of adults cited inflation (83%), violence and crime (75%), the current political climate (66%), and the racial climate (62%) as significant sources of stress.

"It's clear that the impacts of uncontrollable stressors are profound for most Americans, but psychological science shows us that there are effective ways to talk about and cope with this type of stress", said Arthur C. Evan Jr., PhD, APA's chief executive officer. "Focusing on accomplishing goals that are in our control can help prevent our minds from getting overwhelmed by the many uncertainties in life. From using our breathing to slow racing thoughts, to intentionally limiting our social media consumption, or exercising our right to vote, ACTION can be EXTREMELY EMPOWERING

Adults reported that stress has had an impact on their health; 76% of adults reported they had experienced at least one symptom in the last month as a result of stress -- such as headache (38%), fatigue (35%), feeling nervous or anxious (34%), and feeling depressed or sad (33%). Seven in 10 adults (72%) experienced additional symptoms in the last month, including feeling overwhelmed (33%), experiencing changes in sleeping habits (32%), and/or worrying constantly (30%).

"The body, like everything else in life, is a mirror of our inner thoughts and beliefs. The body is always talking to us, if we will only take the time to listen. Every cell within our body responds to every single thought we think and every word we speak."

"With so many people suffering health effects from these unrelenting external stressors, it's important that all health care providers, including psychologists, and coaches, understand the research and offer their patients evidence-based techniques to reduce the effects of extreme stress and build their resilience," said Evans.

Tara Genusa

Life Coach/COR.E Wellbeing Dynamics Specialist

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