75 percent of U.S adults stressed by money

WASHINGTON, June 5 (UPI) -- Seventy-five percent of U.S. adults say they are stressed by money and anxious about their financial future, a survey indicates.

More than one in two report that housing costs are causing them stress and 48 percent report that job stability is a significant cause of stress, says a survey conducted online by Harris Interactive between April 7 and 15 among 2,529 adults.

The survey for the American Psychological Association also says that 62 percent are stressed about work, 61 percent are stressed over family responsibilities and about 57 percent are worried about health concerns. The midyear interim poll precedes the APA's larger annual Stress in America survey.

"With higher prices, the rising cost of gas and constant media coverage of the state of the economy, many Americans are stressed about the state of their finances," psychologist Katherine Nordal of the American Psychological Association said in a statement.

"For some people, uncertainty about their financial future can trigger uncomfortable levels of anxiety -- analyze your priorities and figure out new ways to manage your stress, and take control of your finances. Pause but don't panic -- remain calm, stay focused and avoid getting caught up in the doom-and-gloom hype in the media."