Anxiety Running High, but Few Are Praying

Majority of Americans are stressed out

A new report from the American Psychological Association suggests anxiety levels are high and prayer levels are low across the U.S.

Nearly 6 in 10 American adults (59 percent) say the nation’s current social divisiveness causes them stress. A majority say they are concerned about the future of the nation, including 73 percent of Democrats, 56 percent of Republicans, and 59 percent of independents. And 59 percent of all respondents say this is the lowest point in U.S. history they can remember.

Just 29 percent of Americans turn to prayer in response to stress.

Listening to music (47 percent) and exercising (46 percent) are the most common ways people say they manage stress. Just 29 percent of Americans turn to prayer. Some 12 percent rely on meditation or yoga.

Many are responding to their unease through social action. About half (51 percent) say they feel more compelled to volunteer or support causes.

When thinking about the nation, the most common sources of stress cited include health care (43 percent), the economy (35 percent), trust in government (32 percent), hate crimes (31 percent), crime in general (31 percent), conflicts with other countries (30 percent), terror attacks (30 percent), and high taxes (28 percent).

While most Americans (95 percent) say they regularly follow the news, 56 percent admit that doing so causes them stress. Perhaps the news outlets are partly to blame, as 72 percent say the media blows things out of proportion.

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