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Discrimination Surge Linked to Fivefold Rise in Anxiety

3/28/2025

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Everyday discrimination is taking a heavy toll on mental health, as a recent JAMA Network Open study reveals. Nearly 56% of U.S. adults reported facing discrimination, leading to a staggering fivefold increase in anxiety and depression risk. This alarming trend underscores a pressing public health crisis that impacts individuals across all races and backgrounds.

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Everyday discrimination is taking a heavy toll on mental health, as a recent JAMA Network Open study reveals. Nearly 56% of U.S. adults reported facing discrimination, leading to a staggering fivefold increase in anxiety and depression risk. This alarming trend underscores a pressing public health crisis that impacts individuals across all races and backgrounds.