{"id":765,"date":"2020-01-03T23:42:57","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T22:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?p=765"},"modified":"2024-02-18T13:41:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T12:41:01","slug":"stress-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/stress-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"38 Worrying Stress Statistics & Facts to be Aware of in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stress and anxiety have become a part of our everyday lives. They don\u2019t just affect our mental health \u2013 there can also be physical consequences. <\/span>Stress statistics<\/span> show that an astounding 70% of adults in the US experience stress on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, did you know that not all stress is bad? There\u2019s also <\/span>positive stress<\/span>, or <\/span>eustress<\/span>, which can help people with motivation, energy, and focus. People may experience <\/span>good stress<\/span> on their wedding day, or before speaking in public, for example.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s first take a look at some of the most important statistics and facts discussing stress and its causes, as well as its possible consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Top 10 Crucial Statistics and <\/b>Facts About Stress<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • About 57% of surveyed Americans say that stress paralyzes them.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • More than 44% of Americans feel that their stress levels have increased in the last 5 years.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Every year, the US economy suffers more than a $300 billion loss due to stress.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Only 14% of children say their parents\u2019 stress isn\u2019t a notable source of concern for them.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Greece is the most stressed country in the world, with 59% of its population under stress.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Approximately 45% of teenagers say they\u2019re under stress constantly.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • In the case of <\/span>college students, stress statistics<\/span> show that the number of students who seek professional counseling rose by 30% in a 5-year period.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Close to 20% of college students practice self-injury.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Stress in the workplace affects 54% of workers\u2019 home lives.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Over 8 million Americans older than 18 suffer from PTSD.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If you\u2019re under a lot of pressure and stress, keep reading to find out more about common <\/span>stress symptoms<\/span>, effective <\/span>stress management<\/span>, the different <\/span>types of stress,<\/span> and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Overall Facts and <\/b>Statistics on Stress<\/b><\/h2>\n