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Economic and political uncertainty are causing greater levels of stress for Americans.

Many Americans seem to view increased stress as “the new normal.”

Much of this stress is exacerbated by increased social isolation.

A new report from the American Psychological Association, Stress in America 2026, suggests that ongoing stress is commonplace for most Americans. What is causing this increased stress?

All signs point to uncertainty as the key factor. Americans are concerned with the rising costs of goods and services due to ongoing inflation. In this research, 77 percent of American adults agreed that the daily cost of living was the most significant source of life stress.

Other causes of stress include global uncertainty at the economic, environmental, and political level and the ongoing political infighting that rages across the country. A large majority (74 percent) said they were concerned about the “future of the nation.” Not only is this........

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