How common is stress?

While almost everyone can admit to feeling symptoms of stress, approximately 10% of the population reports suffering from chronic, or constant, stress. Chronic stress is present in all spheres of life, including at home, in the office, in schools, and in personal relationships.

Statistics from a recent global stress research study show that stress is felt worldwide, and stress affects women differently than men: A recent Roper Starch Worldwide survey of 30,000 people between the ages of 13 and 65 in 30 countries showed that:

• women who work full-time and have children under the age of 13 report the greatest stress worldwide
• nearly one in four mothers who work full-time and have children under 13 feel stress almost every day
• globally, 23% of women executives and professionals, and 19% of their male peers, say they feel "super-stressed"

Chronic stress is a common problem. If left untreated, it can cause extensive damage to a person’s overall sense of well-being.