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Talking about the Current Impact of Anxiety on Americans
Manage episode 498418469 series 3409226
Paula explores the current impact of anxiety on Americans, referencing a recent mental health poll by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) which revealed that 40% of employed individuals worry about job security, while 67% prioritize keeping themselves or their families safe among other significant concerns. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging an increase in anxiety as a signal and addressing it before it becomes unmanageable, particularly for historically underserved populations such as BIPOC individuals and those in rural areas.
Resources:
Annual Mental Health Poll Reveals Americans Anxious About Current Events; 40% of Employed Worried About Job Security
Follow us on Instagram @whydontwetalkabouthispod
136 episodes
Manage episode 498418469 series 3409226
Paula explores the current impact of anxiety on Americans, referencing a recent mental health poll by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) which revealed that 40% of employed individuals worry about job security, while 67% prioritize keeping themselves or their families safe among other significant concerns. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging an increase in anxiety as a signal and addressing it before it becomes unmanageable, particularly for historically underserved populations such as BIPOC individuals and those in rural areas.
Resources:
Annual Mental Health Poll Reveals Americans Anxious About Current Events; 40% of Employed Worried About Job Security
Follow us on Instagram @whydontwetalkabouthispod
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