10 tips for dealing with the stress of uncertainty When uncertainty strikes, many people immediately imagine worst-case scenarios Get out of the habit of ruminating on negative events Take your own advice Ask yourself: If a friend came to me with this worry, what would I tell them? Imagining your situation from the outside can often provide perspective and fresh ideas Engage in self-care
Workers are facing an age of uncertainty Facing that uncertainty, young people are weighing whether college degrees are worth the investment, and people of all ages, across a range of professions, wonder if the job they do today will even exist in a few years “It’s very nihilistic out there,” she added
How to cultivate hope in uncertain times Hope is a powerful, internal process that sustains us through uncertainty By prioritizing connection, focusing on small actions, practicing mindfulness, engaging in self-care, and drawing inspiration from the past, we can cultivate and maintain hope Let us choose hope, for it is through hope that we find the strength to persevere and thrive
Presentation - American Psychological Association (APA) Describe your experience of uncertainty, your analysis of the complexity of the situation, your steps moving forward and how you will address the ongoing uncertainty
Coping in times of geopolitical uncertainty The Global Psychology Alliance (GPA) shares the tip sheet, “Coping in Times of Geopolitical Uncertainty,” for the sole purpose of translating psychological science to meaningful actions in support of those impacted worldwide This guidance is intended exclusively to bring evidence-based interventions to current human needs since the link between sustained political stress and widespread
Majority of U. S. workers say job security has significant impact on . . . Job insecurity is having a significant impact on a majority of U S workers’ (54%) stress levels, according to APA’s 2025 Work in America™ survey As workers contend with changes in government policy and growing economic uncertainty, the survey revealed several things employers can do to support their employees’ mental health against intensifying workplace stress
Waiting, worrying, and dealing with uncertainty, with Kate Sweeny, PhD Kate Sweeny, PhD, discusses what makes waiting so stressful, how the stress of waiting differs from other types of stress, the relationship between waiting and worrying, and strategies people can use to lessen anxiety and make waiting easier