A new survey by the American Psychological Association has shown that nearly two thirds of America's young people have thought about leaving the U.S. because of the state of the nation.

It was also found that three-quarters of adults are feeling more stressed about the country's future than they used to be.

"Many young adults are facing a combination of financial stress, political division, and uncertainty about the future," Dr. Lynn Bufka, the American Psychological Association's Head of Practice, told Newsweek . "They’ve come of age during a time marked by crises—a global pandemic, climate anxiety and economic challenges."

Newsweek has contacted the White House via email for comment.

Why It Matters

Many Americans are confronted with not one, but many, major stressors at present.

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