stock.adobe.com Think of them as warning signs that something isn’t right. Maybe you’re not sleeping well or getting more headaches. Or have no appetite and bouts of nausea. Stress isn’t just a state of mind. It’s something that can create chaos in your body. Poor physical health often can signal poor mental health. “A lot of times, our body is trying to communicate to us when we’re not in a good spot,” says Vaile Wright, senior director of health care innovation for the American Psychological Association. The group’s 2020 Stress in America survey found Americans have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as political polarization and racial discrimination. The survey found 80% of U.S. adults say the coronavirus pandemic is a significant source of stress in their life, and 60% said the various issues America faces are overwhelming.