Money Worries Crushing Mental Health: 7 in 10 Americans Report Peak Financial Stress
- A 2025 national study commissioned by Doctor On Demand and carried out by Talker Research revealed that 70% of adults in the U.S. Are facing peak financial anxiety, which is impacting their mental health.
- This anxiety results from rising debt, inflation, job insecurity, and expenses outpacing wages, causing many to struggle with basic needs and growing pressure.
- The survey revealed 43% experience stress-related mental health issues and approximately 40% have taken mental health days due to money worries.
- Greg McBride of Bankrate highlighted that credit card debt rose 8.6% in 2024 and said, "Total balances going up every month" signals worsening financial problems.
- These findings underscore the need to expand access to affordable, comprehensive mental healthcare addressing the links between financial, mental, and physical well-being.
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Money Worries Crushing Mental Health: 7 in 10 Americans Report Peak Financial Stress
Americans are drowning in money worries, and it's taking a serious toll on their mental health. A new survey reveals that 70% of Americans say their financial stress has hit an all-time high. The post Money Worries Crushing Mental Health: 7 in 10 Americans Report Peak Financial Stress appeared first on Study Finds.
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