Becker's Healthcare September 13, 2024
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, has identified parental stress as an “urgent public health issue” in a 35-page advisory released Aug. 28.
The report, citing data from the American Psychological Association, shows parents have consistently reported higher stress levels than other adults over the last decade.
In 2023, one-third of parents reported experiencing high stress in the past month, compared to just 20% of other adults. In addition, 41% of parents said they feel so stressed most days that they struggle to function, according to the APA’s October 2023 Stress in America survey.
Parental stressors vary based on their child’s age, spanning from sleep disruptions and work-family conflicts to financial pressures, cultural expectations and isolation.
“Supporting parents and...
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