- A new study looked at US households.
- It found energy insecurity and worse mental health.
- Many people had more anxiety.
- Many people had more depression symptoms.
- Energy problems make daily life stressful.
- Some groups have more trouble with energy.
- Problems include high bills and unsafe temperatures.
- Researchers plan to study this more.
Difficult words
- household — people who live together in one homehouseholds
- energy insecurity — not having steady power or heat at home
- mental health — how a person feels and thinks
- anxiety — a strong worried feeling in the body
- depression — a long sad mood that hurts daily life
- stressful — causing a lot of worry or pressure
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Discussion questions
- Do you worry about high energy bills?
- Have you felt more anxiety or sadness before?
- What makes your daily life stressful?
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