Summertime is traditionally synonymous with sun and relaxation. However, this summer comes amid a mental health crisis, as more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness.
Paradoxical to the boost in serotonin the summer months are usually associated with, stress is overrunning into warmer days. Summer is for necessary respite—53% of U.S. adults are planning a summer vacation this year. However, the rising stress that comes with taking time off is now making this benefit one engulfed with anxiety.
