Sept. 16, 2024
The U.S. Surgeon General just released an advisory warning that parental stress is a significant public health concern. Reporting on the advisory, the Wall Street Journal ran a headline stating that, “Parenting is Hazardous to Your Health.”
According to the advisory, four in 10 parents report feeling so stressed they can’t function.
What is it about our current cultural moment that makes parents so prone to severe mental health challenges?