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Money is the Root of ... Stress
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FRIDAY, April 9 (HealthDayNews) -- One step ahead of the annual tax filing deadline comes word that an overwhelming majority of Americans say money is the leading cause of stress in their lives. A new survey from the American Psychological Association found that 73 percent of Americans singled out money as their No. 1 cause of stress, and 33 percent said it was a significant factor contributing to stress. Work, physical health and children were listed as the next most significant factors in the survey of 1,000 people, which was conducted from Jan. 26-27. "Stress related to money worries can have a real impact on people's psychological health," Russ Newman, executive director for professional practice at the APA, said in a prepared statement. "And with tax filing deadlines upon us, many people may be experiencing additional stress. But, people can learn to manage financial stressors and other life challenges by taking steps to build and enhance their resilience," Newman said. Resilience -- which involves behaviors, thoughts, and actions that anyone can learn and develop -- is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma or different sources of stress. More information The APA has more about how you can develop resilience.
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