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Fast Facts
History
AIS Overview: History, Mission, Vision for the Future
AIS Brochure General Info- 2.13.13
2014 Stress Statistics
| Statistic Verification |
| Source: American Psychological Association, American Institute of Stress, NY |
| Research Date: 7.8.2014 |
| Top Causes of Stress in the U.S. | ||
| Cause | Factors | |
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Job Pressure | Co-Worker Tension, Bosses, Work Overload |
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Money | Loss of Job, Reduced Retirement, Medical Expenses |
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3
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Health | Health Crisis, Terminal or Chronic Illness |
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4
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Relationships | Divorce, Death of Spouse, Arguments with Friends, Loneliness |
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5
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Poor Nutrition | Inadequate Nutrition, Caffeine, Processed Foods, Refined Sugars |
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6
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Media Overload | Television, Radio, Internet, E-Mail, Social Networking |
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Sleep Deprivation | Inability to release adrenaline and other stress hormones |
| U.S Stress Statistics | Data |
| Percent of people who regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress | 77 % |
| Regularly experience psychological symptoms caused by stress | 73 % |
| Feel they are living with extreme stress | 33 % |
| Feel their stress has increased over the past five years | 48 % |
| Cited money and work as the leading cause of their stress | 76 % |
| Reported lying awake at night due to stress | 48 % |
| Stress Impact Statistics | |
| Percent who say stress has a negative impact on their personal and professional life | 48 % |
| Employed adults who say they have difficulty managing work and family responsibilities. | 31 % |
| Percent who cited jobs interfering with their family or personal time as a significant source of stress. | 35 % |
| Perccent who said stress has caused them to fight with people close to them | 54 % |
| Reported being alienated from a friend or family member because of stress | 26 % |
| Annual costs to employers in stress related health care and missed work. | $300 Billion |
| Percent who say they are “always” or “often” under stress at work | 30 % |
| People who cited physical symptoms experienced the following | |
| Fatigue | 51 % |
| Headache | 44 % |
| Upset stomach | 34 % |
| Muscle tension | 30 % |
| Change in appetite | 23 % |
| Teeth grinding | 17 % |
| Change in sex drive | 15 % |
| Feeling dizzy | 13 % |
| People who cited psychological symptoms experienced the following | |
| Irritability or anger | 50 % |
| Feeling nervous | 45 % |
| Lack of energy | 45 % |
| Feeling as though you could cry | 35 % |
Stress Management Fact Sheets:
10 Crucial Points About Stress
50 Common Signs and Symptoms of Stress
Story and Segment Ideas
AIS Leadership Biographies:
Chairman of The Board
Paul J. Rosch, M.D., M.A., F.A.C.P.
AIS President
Daniel L. Kirsch, PhD, DAAPM, FAIS
Both Dr. Rosch and Dr. Kirsch are available for interview. Below are some sample interview questions for each. Both can speak on a wide variety of topics beyond those listed here. These short lists give a introductory example of the kind of interview that they typically provide.
Sample Interview Questions- Rosch
Sample Interview Questions- Kirsch