Stress in America Press Room

November 2020 – Stress in America Press Release^[1]: Outcome of presidential election offers little stress relief.

October 2020 – Stress in America Press Release^[2]: American Psychological Association sounds alarm about potential long-term impacts for Gen Z; offers ways people can better cope during uncertainty.

There is no question: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the lives of all Americans, and it will continue to do so. It has disrupted work, education, health care, the economy and relationships, with some groups more negatively impacted than others.

The potential long-term consequences of the persistent stress and trauma created by the pandemic are particularly serious for our country’s youngest individuals, known as Generation Z (Gen Z). Our 2020 survey shows that Gen Z teens (ages 13-17) and Gen Z adults (ages 18-23) are facing unprecedented uncertainty, are experiencing elevated stress and are already reporting symptoms of depression.

We need to act right now to help those who need it, and to prevent a much more serious and widespread mental health crisis.

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