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By Blake Haas
BLOOMINGTON – According to a local doctor, the war in Ukraine increases Americans’ stress levels.
A new study conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) indicates 80% or more people say they are concerned about the war in Ukraine.
Dr. John Wieland with Carle BroMenn Medical Center said a connection between the ‘modern news cycle’ about the invasion relates to higher stress levels.
“The association, the poll givers were really actually shocked that it was such a high level and it was a consensus. So when they say, ‘ over 80% mentioned it specifically’. So usually, if there are stresses, they come from different parts of our day-to-day lives. But, it’s overwhelming and nonstop.”
The poll, conducted by the APA in early March, surveyed 2,000 adults.
“It affects all ages. So it affects the elderly, it affects children, so the entire spectrum has been affected by this,” Dr. Wieland told WJBC’s, Scott Miller.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports global anxiety and depression increased 25% due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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