Psychiatrist Wayne Macfadden MD has more than three decades of research and clinical experience. Wayne Macfadden MD is affiliated with the American College of Psychiatrists and was formerly a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).The APA is one of the most prominent mental health associations operating in the United States, and often carries out research to analyze the state of mental health in the country. Two polls conducted in 2020 have shown that Americans are experiencing high levels of anxiety. Nearly two-thirds of Americans have noted a significant increase in their anxiety levels since last year. This distress is being fueled by several factors. For instance, more than 65 percent of Americans report being highly anxious about climate change and its detrimental impacts on the planet. A similar percentage expressed anxiety over finances and making ends meet. In addition, more than 75 percent were concerned about their own and loved ones' health and safety, especially in regard to contagious diseases and gun violence. Anxiety over the country's political situation has also increased compared to previous years.

1. APA Polls Measure Americans’ Most Common Anxieties
Wayne Macfadden MD

2. Introduction
Psychiatrist Wayne Macfadden MD has more than three decades of research
and clinical experience. Wayne Macfadden MD is affiliated with the American
College of Psychiatrists and was formerly a member of the American
Psychiatric Association (APA).The APA is one of the most prominent mental
health associations operating in the United States, and often carries out
research to analyze the state of mental health in the country.

3. Two polls conducted in 2020 have shown that Americans are experiencing
high levels of anxiety. Nearly two-thirds of Americans have noted a significant
increase in their anxiety levels since last year. This distress is being fueled by
several factors. For instance, more than 65 percent of Americans report being
highly anxious about climate change and its detrimental impacts on the
planet.

4. A similar percentage expressed anxiety over finances and making ends meet.
In addition, more than 75 percent were concerned about their own and loved
ones' health and safety, especially in regard to contagious diseases and gun
violence. Anxiety over the country's political situation has also increased
compared to previous years.