Americans feel mentally checked out nearly 2 months a year
Marcus Hayes
Marcus Hayes
Reporter · Killeen, TX
Marcus has been a reporter for 4 years and has a degree in Community Development from the University of Texas at Arlington. His work has appeared in various local publications including the Killeen Daily Herald, where he focused on grassroots initiatives and community events.
More from Marcus →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM · 1 min read
The average American has felt mentally “half present” 67 days over the past year, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that people experience this at least once per week, or an average of 5.6 days…