Americans' stress is spiking over inflation, war in Ukraine, survey finds [npr.org]

Cheryl Step 3/15/2212:00 PM

By Rhitu Chatterjee, Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images, National Public Radio, March 10, 2022

Americans say that they feel more anxious about inflation, global uncertainty and the war in Ukraine than they have reported feeling about any other issue in recent years, according to a new survey released Thursday from the American Psychological Association.

"Over 80% of Americans said inflation and issues related to invasion of Ukraine are significant sources of stress," says psychologist Vaile Wright, senior director of health care innovation at the American Psychological Association.

This is the highest number of people who have ever reported feeling stressed about any issue in the 15 year this survey has been conducted, she says.

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