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🧠 Mental Health
Am I more stressed than average?
Rate your stress and compare to national survey data.
out of 10
1 = totally relaxed, 10 = maximum stress
How stressed is the average person?
The APA's Stress in America survey (2024) reports an average stress level of 5.0/10 — but younger adults rate significantly higher. Gen Z (18-27) averages 6.1/10, while adults 65+ average only 3.4/10.
Average stress levels by age (APA 2024)
- 18–29 (Gen Z/Young Millennial): 6.1/10
- 30–44 (Millennial): 5.6/10
- 45–64 (Gen X): 4.7/10
- 65+ (Boomer+): 3.4/10
Top stress sources (APA 2024)
- #1 Money: 72% report financial stress
- #2 Work: 65%
- #3 Health: 51%
- #4 Current events: 49%
- #5 Relationships: 40%
Sources: APA Stress in America (2024), Gallup Global Emotions Report, WHO mental health data.