10 tips for dealing with the stress of uncertainty When uncertainty strikes, many people immediately imagine worst-case scenarios Get out of the habit of ruminating on negative events Take your own advice Ask yourself: If a friend came to me with this worry, what would I tell them? Imagining your situation from the outside can often provide perspective and fresh ideas Engage in self-care
Workers are facing an age of uncertainty Facing that uncertainty, young people are weighing whether college degrees are worth the investment, and people of all ages, across a range of professions, wonder if the job they do today will even exist in a few years “It’s very nihilistic out there,” she added
How to cultivate hope in uncertain times Hope is a powerful, internal process that sustains us through uncertainty By prioritizing connection, focusing on small actions, practicing mindfulness, engaging in self-care, and drawing inspiration from the past, we can cultivate and maintain hope Let us choose hope, for it is through hope that we find the strength to persevere and thrive
Majority of U. S. workers say job security has significant impact on . . . Job insecurity is having a significant impact on a majority of U S workers’ (54%) stress levels, according to APA’s 2025 Work in America™ survey As workers contend with changes in government policy and growing economic uncertainty, the survey revealed several things employers can do to support their employees’ mental health against intensifying workplace stress
Waiting, worrying, and dealing with uncertainty, with Kate Sweeny, PhD Kate Sweeny, PhD, discusses what makes waiting so stressful, how the stress of waiting differs from other types of stress, the relationship between waiting and worrying, and strategies people can use to lessen anxiety and make waiting easier
U. S. immigration policy: Mental health impacts of increased detentions . . . Regardless of an immigrant’s particular path into the United States, all of this as well as fear for personal safety, loss of control over their circumstances, and uncertainty about the future can contribute to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health symptoms—often persisting long after their