Latinos in the United States are navigating a range of stressful factors as the holiday season approaches, with financial concerns and emotional challenges at the forefront, according to a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). In all, 5 in 10 Latinos (51%) reported stress over affording holiday gifts, while slightly less (45%) expressed similar concerns about the cost of festive meals.
But besides the stress brought forward by financial concerns, emotional difficulties are also on the rise during las fiestas. Half of Latino respondents in the survey cited grief from the loss or absence of loved ones as a significant source of stress while 38% reported feelings of loneliness. Family dynamics are also a challenge for 37%, and 22% highlighted long work hours as a key stressor.
