Ashley Adams, The Keystone; ‘You don’t have space for joy:’ How Pennsylvania’s affordability crisis is hurting mental health
From juggling multiple jobs to worrying about losing health coverage, Pennsylvanians say financial stress is fueling anxiety, burnout, and depression—and mental health professionals are seeing the impact firsthand.
"Across Pennsylvania, rising housing costs, grocery bills, utility prices, and healthcare expenses are creating more than financial stress. Mental health professionals say they’re seeing growing numbers of people whose anxiety and depression stem from the relentless pressure of simply trying to afford everyday life."
