Older Aussies ‘stress less’
A survey released recently has shown the young are often dubbed the ‘generation stress’, while older Aussies are able to cope with life’s woes much better. A survey by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) found Australians in their 20s and 30s were feeling more stressed and depressed than older people.
A survey released recently has shown the young are often dubbed the ‘generation stress’, while older Aussies are able to cope with life’s woes much better.
A survey by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) found Australians in their 20s and 30s were feeling more stressed and depressed than older people.
The under-35s are reporting “significantly more concerns” about mental health issues than other Australians.
Fewer baby boomers reportedly worry about money; instead, they fret more about family and health issues.
The survey finds the young are more likely than older people to avoid people or situations that stress them out.
Carers of ageing or chronically ill people reported significantly higher levels of stress and distress, and anxiety and depression symptoms than non-carers, with findings consistent with research from both Australia and overseas.
Despite this impact on the mental health of carers, overall wellbeing scores were not significantly different to the rest of the Australian population.
Carers who reported lower levels of support also showed significantly higher levels of distress and a trend towards higher levels of stress than carers who reported feeling adequately supported.
