The Stressed States of America? Is financial, political, and just plain ol’ life stress getting to you? You are definitely not alone. A new survey finds that 41% of Americans are currently reaching their peak stress levels. 38% of those surveyed said 2024 has been more stressful than 2023. The biggest sources of stress this year, according to respondents, are finances (35%), the economy (28%), physical health (25%), the 2024 presidential election (20%), and other world issues (19%). Despite these high stress levels, 45% of respondents say they have never taken a mental health day or sick day from work due to stress.