âItâs just been very stressfulâ: National report says Mississippians are stressed out According to recent data, Mississippi is the fifth most stressed out state according to their research. (Source: WLOX) By Bill Snyder | April 8, 2021 at 2:38 PM CDT - Updated April 8 at 2:54 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - April is National Stress Awareness Month, and the numbers said Mississippians are some of the most stressed out people in America. According to WalletHub.com, Mississippi is the fifth most stressed out state according to their research. They based it on health, money, work and family. Maegan Willis has a lot going on these days. Sheâs moving, and sheâs also planning a wedding, which are two things that could cause major stress.