By Sean Moloughney, Editor05.01.17
The pace and demands of modern life can be stressful and disruptive to healthy habits. Managing and balancing daily responsibilities—at work, at home, in social groups, and in local communities—is a tall order, but it’s vital to overall health and wellness.
Two-thirds of U.S. adults said they are stressed about the future of their nation, including a majority of both Democrats and Republicans, according to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2017 Stress in America survey, a nationwide poll conducted annually for the past 10 years.
Meanwhile, the same survey also evaluated the use of technology and mobile devices on mental health and stress. Results showed 86% of U.S. adults reported that they constantly or often check their e-mail, texts, and social media accounts. This attachment to devices and the constant use of technology is associated with higher stress levels, the APA said.
“The emergence of mobile devices and social networks over the last decade has certainly changed the way Americans live and communicate on a daily basis,” said Lynn Bufka, PhD, APA&rs
Two-thirds of U.S. adults said they are stressed about the future of their nation, including a majority of both Democrats and Republicans, according to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2017 Stress in America survey, a nationwide poll conducted annually for the past 10 years.
Meanwhile, the same survey also evaluated the use of technology and mobile devices on mental health and stress. Results showed 86% of U.S. adults reported that they constantly or often check their e-mail, texts, and social media accounts. This attachment to devices and the constant use of technology is associated with higher stress levels, the APA said.
“The emergence of mobile devices and social networks over the last decade has certainly changed the way Americans live and communicate on a daily basis,” said Lynn Bufka, PhD, APA&rs
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