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Energy insecurity linked to anxiety and depression in US households (Level A1) — a yellow building with two doors and a window

Energy insecurity linked to anxiety and depression in US householdsCEFR A1

29 Jan 2026

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Adapted from Georgia Tech, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Chelaxy Designs, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
52 words
  • 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 home
    households
  • 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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