Dr. Paul Napper, Psy.D, is co-author, with Anthony Rao, Ph.D., ofThe Power of Agency: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions, and Create a Life on Your Own Terms. .

There’s a silent epidemic ravaging America, lurking below the headlines: our near-constant state of anxiety. According to the World Health Organization, the U.S. is the most anxious nation on earth, with at least one in five people — 40 million Americans—currently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. A new APA poll reveals that for the second year in a row, two in every three Americans say they are extremely or somewhat anxious. Even our children aren’t spared

Our accelerated lifestyles, always-on technology, and ever-increasing job demands have created a tsunami of overwhelm and anxiety. As individuals, we’ve lost our agency: the ability to deal with stress and act as an effective agent for ourselves—thinking, reflecting, and acting in ways that direct us toward the lives we want. Agency is what humans use to feel in control of their lives. And right now, it’s gone.

Dr. Napper leads a management psychology practice. His client list includes Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, universities, and start-ups. He has held an advanced fellowship during a three-year academic appointment at Harvard Medical School.

Info: PowerOfAgency.com

 

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