Jan 1, 2026 · 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 …

Oct 24, 2017 · 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 …

Jan 27, 2025 · Leaders must guide others through hesitancy and fear of the unknown.

Nov 1, 2021 · Kate Sweeny’s Life Events Lab at the University of California, Riverside, explores how people cope with high-stakes waiting.

Apr 10, 2025 · Psychologists support employees as they manage burnout, poor morale, and job insecurity during a time of upheaval.

Jun 1, 2025 · Hope is a powerful, internal process that sustains us through uncertainty. By prioritizing connection, focusing on small actions, practicing mindfulness, engaging in self …

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 …

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 …

Jan 1, 2024 · Many of the dramatic changes in society are fueling faculty burnout, high turnover, and political attacks on academic freedom.

More than 7 in 10 adults reported the future of our nation (77%) as a significant source of stress in their lives, making it the most common source of significant stress in this year’s survey. The …