Most in Connecticut Report Good or Better Mental Health But Many Stressed By Politics, Work & Finances 4/29/2026

Authors

• UNH Survey Center

Abstract

Just over seven in ten Connecticut residents rate their mental health as very good or good and a majority say their mental health has declined over the past 12 months. About three in eight state residents report feeling bothered by feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge at least several days in the past two weeks and a quarter have lacked companionship at least several days in that time. Just under a quarter of residents report high levels of stress and most often deal with stress by taking action to improve the situation, focusing on self-care, and taking their mind off of the source of stress. Politics, work, and household finances are the largest sources of stress among Connecticut residents, with Democrats far more stressed about politics and those with lower incomes particularly stressed about their finances. Young people report considerably worse mental health and higher stress than older residents.

Department

Nutmeg State Poll

Publication Date

4-29-2026

Document Type

Report

Recommended Citation

UNH Survey Center, "Most in Connecticut Report Good or Better Mental Health But Many Stressed By Politics, Work & Finances 4/29/2026" (2026). All UNH Survey Center Polls. 955.
https://scholars.unh.edu/survey_center_polls/955