{"id":5195,"date":"2024-11-06T19:39:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T19:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=5195"},"modified":"2024-11-06T19:39:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T19:39:06","slug":"hmn-stress-statistics-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-stress-statistics-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: Stress statistics  2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  Stress statistics  |  in 2025<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    Everyone experiences stress to some degree, but it is important to address it before it becomes chronic                                <\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress is a natural reaction to an external stressor that can contribute to various medical and mental health conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly 90% of U.S. adults reported losing sleep at night because of worries about health and the economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job stress costs the United States over $300 billion yearly in absenteeism, turnover, diminished productivity, and medical, legal, and insurance costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 75% of Americans reported experiencing a physical or mental symptom of stress in the last month.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult your healthcare provider for more information and medical advice about treating stress and related conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite our best efforts, stress is often a part of life that many people have simply learned to tolerate. And while it\u2019s incredibly prevalent in the United States, understanding the causes of stress can make it much less intimidating. These stress statistics offer some insite into its consequences on our health and the importance of stress prevention and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is stress?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress isn\u2019t technically a disease, although it can have lasting effects on an individual\u2019s mental health. Instead, it\u2019s a response. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/what-is-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Institute of Stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defines stress as the body\u2019s nonspecific response to any demand, whether it is pleasant or unpleasant. Frequently, the source of stress is rooted in change\u2014like a big move, a new job, or a wedding. But it can also stem from a person\u2019s surroundings, like an aggressive boss or a tense conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the body faces a perceived threat, stress levels rise, and hormones like cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine are released to increase alertness, tense muscles, and heighten blood pressure. This is the evolutionary \u201cfight or flight\u201d response that results from acute stress. In short bursts, stress can actually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541120\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help someone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with thinking, alertness, and focus. But when stress becomes chronic, it can lead to physical discomforts, like headaches, prolonged muscle tension, sleep issues, and indigestion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our mental health newsletter<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-common-is-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How common is stress?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, stress is extremely common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003211.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and even normal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But in recent years, self-reported stress has skyrocketed. Take a look:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stress-statistics-in-america\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress statistics in America<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"stress-statistics-worldwide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress statistics worldwide<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of August 2024, 31% of adults surveyed worldwide thought stress was the biggest health problem in their country. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1498280\/stress-as-a-top-health-concern-worldwide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 284 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10241552\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMC Medical Education<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2023)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most stressed nations, based on the percent of the population who reported experiencing stress \u201ca lot,\u201d are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1057961\/the-most-stressed-out-populations-worldwide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024):<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Cyprus (65%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israel (62%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria (59%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egypt (58%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greece (58%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lebanon (58%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tanzania (58%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey (58%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malta (55%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Lanka (54%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolivia (54%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"stress-statistics-by-cause\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress statistics by cause<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most common stressors, like money, work, and family responsibilities, never change. But 2024 has seen a slew of new contenders, according to the American Psychological Association, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The future of the nation (reported by 77% of U.S. adults)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economy (reported by 73% of U.S. adults)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current presidential election (reported by 69% of U.S. adults)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2023, the top causes of day-to-day stress in America were health (65%), money (63%), and the economy (64%), with other stressors including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family responsibilities, personal safety, and discrimination. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/stress\/2023\/collective-trauma-recovery\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Psychological Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2023)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stress-statistics-by-age\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress statistics by age<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Psychological Association\u2019s Stress in America 2023 report found the following in regard to age:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who were 18\u201334 years old in 2023 worried most about health (82% of respondents) and money (82% of respondents). This age group was more likely than older groups to report many effects of stress, but people in this group were more likely to avoid talking about their stress so as not to burden other people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who were 35\u201344 years old in 2023 worried most about money (77% of respondents) and the economy (74% of respondents). They also reported a significant increase in chronic health conditions and mental health conditions compared with four years prior.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who were 55\u201364 years old in 2023 worried most about money (63% of respondents), the economy (63% of respondents), and health (62% of respondents). Like those in the 35\u201344 year old group, people in the 55\u201364 year old group reported a significant increase in chronic medical conditions and mental health conditions, compared with four years before.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who were 65 years or older in 2023 worried most about the economy (47% of respondents) and health (45% of respondents). Many people in this age group reported pushing through stress, which may prevent them from seeking help when needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"teen-stress-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teen stress statistics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/support-education\/publications-reports\/survey-reports\/poll-of-teen-mental-health-from-teens-themselves-2022\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute on Mental Illness (NAMI)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 64% of teens ages 12\u201317 reported feeling the world is more stressful now than when their parents were their age. Additionally, about 1 in 6 report experiencing negative emotions all the time or often. This was more common among teenage girls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/adolescent-mental-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, factors that can contribute to teen stress include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to adversity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure to conform with peers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploration of identity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media influence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality of their home life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationships with peers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violence (especially sexual violence and bullying)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harsh parenting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socioeconomic problems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"stress-statistics-by-sex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress statistics by sex<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress isn\u2019t just different across age groups but by sex as well, and women are more likely to experience higher levels:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women surveyed placed their stress levels at an average of 5.3 out of 10, while men reported an average of 4.8 out of 10 (American Psychological Association, 2023)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women were more likely than men to report stress about money, family responsibilities, and relationships. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/stress\/women-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Psychological Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2023)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the women surveyed, 68% acknowledged they needed more support, compared with 63% of men. (American Psychological Association, 2023)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"stress-and-overall-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress and overall health<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress may, at times, feel like an annoyance that comes and goes with certain events. But it can leave an immediate and prolonged impression on a person\u2019s mental and physical well-being. The short-term <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical symptoms of stress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, elevated heart rate, upset stomach, and trouble sleeping. Emotional symptoms os stress include irritability, restlessness, and lack of focus. In the long run, consistently high levels of stress can cause problems such as depression, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gastrointestinal problems, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual dysfunction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and weight gain. Prolonged stress has even been linked to heart disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some more statistics that illustrate the effect of stress on overall health:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with work-related chronic stress have a 50% increased risk of cardiovascular disease. What\u2019s more, long-term stress is associated with diabetes and obesity, which significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9225328\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Clinical Medicine<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who reported working in a toxic environment were 58% more likely to report fair or poor overall mental health, compared with 21% of people who did not report a toxic work environment. Also, 76% of people who reported a toxic workplace also reported that the work environments negatively affected their mental health, compared with 28% of those who did not report a toxic work environment. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/pubs\/reports\/work-in-america\/2023-workplace-health-well-being\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Psychological Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2023)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seventy-six percent of adults reported that stress impacted their health, with symptoms that included headache, tiredness, nervousness, anxiety, and depression or sadness. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/stress\/2022\/concerned-future-inflation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Psychological Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost 90% of Americans reported losing sleep at night due to worries about health and the economy, and 20% of the population reported almost always losing sleep due to money worries. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aasm.org\/financial-and-health-related-worries-keeping-americans-up-at-night-survey-shows\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Sleep Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"the-cost-of-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of stress<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s estimated that job stress costs U.S. employers more than $300 billion a year in absenteeism, turnover, diminished productivity, and medical, legal, and insurance costs. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/news\/80-of-employees-report-productivity-anxiety-and-lower-well-being-in-new-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Institute of Stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work-related stress in the United States is associated with $190 billion in healthcare costs every year. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/workplace-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Institute of Stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"stress-prevention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress prevention<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The daily health issues and costs of stress have prompted Americans to look for ways to preemptively head it off. It\u2019s not always possible to prevent stress, but there are some ways to stop it before it starts. Many of these techniques stem from a mindset shift. \u201cSometimes stress can be caused by negative self-talk, a pessimistic outlook, perfectionism, or inability to accept change,\u201d says Brian Wind, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and chief clinical officer at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journeypure.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JourneyPure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learning how to curb these unhealthy thought patterns can improve one\u2019s ability to deal with stressful situations, resulting in less stress overall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying significant stressors can also help a person handle them when they arise or avoid them entirely (if possible). \u201cStress can be caused by external events such as difficulties in personal relationships, financial difficulties, or work,\u201d Dr. Wind says. And while these aren\u2019t always avoidable, they\u2019re things that a person can mentally prepare for. \u201cMaintaining positive life habits like a healthy diet, adequate sleep schedule, and fulfilling social friendships can help improve resilience and improve relationships,\u201d he adds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since work is a top stressor around the world, a healthy work-life balance is an essential piece in the puzzle as well. Many companies are recognizing the detrimental effect stress can have on their employees (and finances), and in response, they\u2019re implementing stress management training and initiatives that encourage a well-balanced work experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"treating-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating stress<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, stress is just a part of life. Everyone experiences it at some point or another. But the way it\u2019s managed can either mitigate or exacerbate it. For example, excessive alcohol consumption, overeating, smoking, and overspending might seem beneficial at the moment, but can be detrimental to a person\u2019s mental and physical health in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to positive stress management techniques, \u201cIt\u2019s important to maintain healthy coping strategies such as yoga, meditation, journaling or hobbies,\u201d Dr. Wind says. \u201cMake time for yourself even if you feel you don\u2019t \u2018deserve\u2019 it. Going for a walk in nature and exercising are also great ways to relieve stress.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies have shown that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4142584\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindfulness meditation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may improve anxiety and depression. Others have shown that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3193654\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoga can reduce stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anxiety, depression, and more. A recent study also found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2020\/02\/200225164210.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spending at least 10 minutes outdoors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help reduce the mental and physical effects of stress. Other potentially beneficial activities include listening to music, playing with a pet, laughing, and spending time with friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In certain cases, someone might look to medications and supplements instead. Healthcare providers won\u2019t typically prescribe medication for mild, temporary stress. But severe, chronic stress and anxiety might warrant a prescription drug like an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRI antidepressant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prozac<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fluoxetine) or a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (alprazolam).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For minor, day-to-day stress, some people opt for dietary supplements like green tea, lavender, magnesium, lemon balm, and kava. These aren\u2019t as powerful as medications, but they may help. Check with a healthcare provider before using any type of dietary supplement to ensure it is safe for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs-about-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs about stress<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"how-many-people-are-stressed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many people are stressed?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 75% of Americans reported to the American Psychological Association that they experienced a physical or mental symptom of stress in the last month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"who-is-affected-by-stress-the-most\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is affected by stress the most?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women are more likely than men to report stress. They are also more likely to say they need more support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of age, people ages 18\u201334 have reported being most stressed about health and money, while adults ages 35\u201364 reported increased chronic health and mental health issues as well as financial and economic stress. Adults 65 years and older were worried about the economy and health but often pushed through stress without seeking help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-percentage-of-high-schoolers-are-stressed-what-percentage-of-college-students-are-stressed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What percentage of high schoolers are stressed? What percentage of college students are stressed?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school students report high <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/who-gets-stressed\/college-students\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levels of stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with 75% of students saying they consistently feel stressed because of schoolwork in 2025. In the United States, 45% of college students report experiencing more than average stress\u2014only 9% of students report no stress or less than average stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>How to ease back-to-school anxiety and stress<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-many-deaths-are-caused-by-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many deaths are caused by stress?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress doesn\u2019t directly cause death, but unmanaged stress <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/stress-symptoms\/art-20050987\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can lead to health problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and diabetes. A study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSM\u2014Population Health <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 2022 suggested that stress can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/cancer\/prolonged-stress-may-increase-the-risk-of-death-from-cancer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increase the risk of dying from cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/survivingcancer\/cancer-and-stress\/stress-and-cancer.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the role of stress in cancer isn\u2019t quite clear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Stress is just one element of the mind-body balance that determines someone\u2019s well-being, yet, managing stress may improve chances for recovery and improve one\u2019s quality of life. 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