Young Americans are actively managing anxiety by scheduling dedicated 'worry time' in their daily routines, with 10% adopting this strategy, unlike older generations. Finances, family, pending tasks, health, sleep, and political uncertainties are top worries. Structured worry time helps limit anxiety impact and improve mental wellness.
Key Points
Young Americans are actively managing anxiety with dedicated worry time
Top worries include finances, family, pending tasks, health, sleep, and political uncertainties
Structured worry time can prevent anxiety from consuming the entire day
Pros
Structured approach to managing anxiety
Potential to reduce impact of worry on daily life
Promotes mental wellness and self-awareness
Cons
Limited generalizability due to survey availability only to internet users