Stress in America™ 2025

In a time when relationships are increasingly recognized as central to meaning and well-being, the American Psychological Association's (APA) latest Stress in America™ survey revealed that societal division in our nation is a significant stressor for many U.S. adults.

In the survey—conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of APA among more than 3,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older—62 percent of U.S. adults reported societal division as a significant source of stress in their lives.

Beyond this concern about societal division lies a deeper, more pervasive emotional strain: loneliness. Half of adults in the U.S. reported feelings of emotional disconnection, saying they have felt isolated from others (54 percent), felt left out (50 percent) or have lacked companionship (50 percent) often or some of the time, suggesting loneliness may have become a defining feature of life in America. And the impact of societal division on loneliness is a stark reminder of how deeply external stressors can shape internal experiences. It’s not just about disagreement—it’s about disconnection.

Please select this link to learn more about the APA's report. You can click here to download the complete report.