Explore the complex issue of stress and its widespread impact on health and society in this hour-long TEDMED Great Challenges talk. Delve into the multifaceted nature of stress, examining its medical, social, economic, and psychological roots. Gain insights into why simple solutions are inadequate for addressing this persistent problem that affects millions of lives across America and beyond. Discover how stress creates overlapping effects that permeate various sectors of society. Learn about TEDMED's Great Challenges Program's mission to provide an unbiased, inclusive perspective on this knotty issue by incorporating diverse, multidisciplinary viewpoints. Enhance your understanding of the far-reaching consequences of stress and the complexity involved in developing comprehensive approaches to cope with its impact.