The Cure for Our Epidemic of Anxiety

Joe Pisani reports that anxiety is a widespread issue, noting that three in four Americans reported feeling anxious in a recent two week period. He observes that many people struggle with worries regarding finances, health, and the state of the world.

Pisani highlights that anxiety is the most common mental health problem among young people, with research showing 32 percent of adolescents have an anxiety disorder. Diagnosed cases for children and adolescents increased by more than 60 percent between 2016 and 2023. He suggests that social media contributes to these feelings of inadequacy among youth.