Managing stress in turbulent times, with Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, and Georges C. Benjamin, MD

Kim Mills· Host0:00

[gentle music] We are living in stressful times. Every day, headlines are full of economic uncertainty, political polarization, and global conflict. These are political challenges, but they're also personal. APA's 2025 Stress in America survey found that 62% of US adults reported societal division as a significant source of stress in their lives, while three quarters said they are more stressed about the country's future than they used to be. Living with this stress can pose real threats to individuals' and communities' health and wellbeing. Today we're going to talk about how societal stress gets under our skin to affect our health and mental health. What kinds of ripples are we seeing in communities right now? Who is most vulnerable? And what concrete steps can you take to protect your wellbeing in these turbulent times? Welcome to Speaking of Psychology, the flagship podcast of the American Psychological Association that examines the links between psychological science and everyday life. I'm Kim Mills. [gentle music] Today we're joining with our colleagues at the American Public Health Association to bring you a special episode exploring these issues. I'm pleased to welcome to this episode APA CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr. and APHA CEO Georges Benjamin. Dr. Evans is CEO of the American Psychological Association and a clinical and community psychologist and healthcare innovator who has employed science, community activism,