With politics, the answer is often: "It's the economy, stupid." And with mental health, the answer is often: "It's stress, stupid." Carl Jung showed how our present anxieties may be our brain's attempt to steer us toward a better future. The story of Elijah shows how it was primal stress which caused the ancient Hebrews to forget HaShem and turn to paganism. What is a simple way to reduce stress? Learn to hate your car.