The episode starts by highlighting the significant stress levels among American parents, with 48% reporting feeling completely overwhelmed most days—nearly double the rate of childless adults. This alarming statistic is linked to the U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on parental stress, signifying a growing mental health crisis.
48% of parents report feeling completely overwhelmed by stress most days
This is nearly double the rate reported by childless adults
U.S. Surgeon General issued a nationwide advisory on parental stress
The U.S. Surgeon General is ringing the alarm bell on parents' mental health. 48% of parents say most days their stress is completely overwhelming, nearly double what childless adults reported.