Stress and Health in the US

Dr. Whitney Witt, Dr. Elliot Friedman, and Carissa Gottlieb are leading a program of research that examines if and to what extent perceived stress is associated with adverse health and mental health outcomes among US adults. Moreover, the role of stress-reducing behavior will be examined for moderating effects on these relationships. This research will also determine the individual and family-level sociodemographic, health-behavior, and healthcare factors associated with stress affecting the health of US adults.