The cost of living, money, and work are just a few of the stressors that New Yorkers face daily.The upcoming presidential election, the war in Gaza, and climate change are also adding to New Yorkers stress levels this year, APA senior director and clinical psychologist Dr. C. Vaile Wright said.
Major stressors from the APA's October 2023 Stress in America survey said New Yorkers were stressed about the following:"Stress affects all systems of the body, so it is crucial that New Yorkers know the serious impacts of stress and what they can do to reduce the effect of stressors in their life," Wright said.