EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 23 MIN
Nurse News Analysis: The Anxiety Epidemic—Why Young Adults Are Showing Up With Chest Pain
from NursesOutLoud · host Jodi O'Malley, MSN, RN
Nurse News Analysis: More 20-Year-Olds Are Showing Up With Chest Pain Than 70-Year-Olds Anxiety in young adults has exploded — and ER nurses are carrying the fallout.After working nearly 100 hours in 10 days, Jodi breaks down the epidemic of 20-year-olds with chest pain and panic attacks showing up at the ER with zero coping skills, zero emotional regulation, and total dependence on staff for reassurance.She shares a real case, explains why this generation is struggling, and calls out the culture that teaches kids to identify with labels instead of building resilience.👉 For full links, articles, and extended commentary, follow on Substack: NursesOutLoud.substack.com🎧 Listen & share if this episode helps you see the spiritual war under the headlines. 🎙️ Show Sponsors 🩺 Through Cocoa Pharmacy, you can connect with a licensed provider to discuss your situation and access prescription medications — including Ivermectin. Tell them NurseOutLoud sent you!⚖️ Righteous RN — CE courses in nursing ethics, advocacy & whistleblower courage. Restoring integrity, grit, and faith to healthcare. Use code NOL20 for 20% off! 🎙️ Affiliates personally used by meChristian Functional Medicine Academy (CFMA) — For healthcare professionals licensed and unlicensed as well as certified health and wellness coaches. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off. Functional Nurse Academy (FNA) — Functional medicine training by nurses, for nurses. Advance your skills in holistic, evidence-based, root-cause healing. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off.Chemical Free Body - supplements I use and trust.Immunemist - stop viral replication in your nose & mouth. Ive been using this since 2021 at the first sign of a cold or if I'm around sick people in the ER, plane, etc. Use Code RNJodi for discount.Relax Sauna. Quality distinguishes it from any other saunas. This portable dry sauna provides a safe and complete sauna experience thanks to its compact, high-tech design. Use code Jodi for $100 discount.If you find our content to have value, please consider becoming a paid Substack subscriber. 100% of these proceeds are used to further the mission of NursesOutLoud.
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