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4 in 5 Americans report financial stress. Here's what it’s doing to their mental health.

Financial stress is one of the most consistent triggers of anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults. respondents found that 73% of them rated the economy as a significant source of stress, making it the second most common stressor in the

4 in 5 Americans report financial stress. Here's what it’s doing to their mental health.

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Financial stress is one of the most consistent triggers of anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults.

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Financial stress is one of the most consistent triggers of anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults. respondents found that 73% of them rated the economy as a significant source of stress, making it the second most common stressor in the

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