Nearly four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population is still experiencing “collective trauma,' per a new survey from the American Psychological Association.
Nearly four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population is still experiencing 'collective trauma,' a new survey suggests. The American Psychological Association , headquartered in Washington, D.C., has released the results of Stress in America 2023, its nationwide survey that polled more than 3,185 U.S. adults about their physical and mental well-being.
That age group also saw the biggest increase in mental heath illnesses, led by anxiety and depression, rising from 31% in 2019 to 45% in 2023. Even so, adults between 18 and 34 years old still had the highest rate of mental illness, at 50% in 2023. Despite the fact that 66% of adults reported having a chronic illness, 81% of them said their physical health was 'good, very good or excellent.
Stress affects all systems of the body, so it is crucial that Americans know the serious impacts of stress and what they can do to reduce the effect of stressors in their life, as well as seek help from their health care providers and support systems to prevent further health conditions,' Evans said. To help boost mental wellness, he said nurturing healthy and supportive relationships is key.
This particular age group was likely most worried about their futures amid business closures and a faltering economy, Siegel noted. 'On top of this, a sedentary lifestyle, less exercise, poor diet, more smoking and alcohol, and increased stress during the pandemic led to more high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes and cancer, as well as diabetes, lung disease and depression,' the doctor said.
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