Kate Whiting
April 17, 2024
This video is part of: Centre for Health and Healthcare
Young people around the world are reporting lower levels of happiness, according to the World Happiness Report. This trend is particularly concerning as young people have typically been happier than older generations.
Experts point to a number of factors contributing to this shift, including the impact of the pandemic and growing pessimism about the future. Social media use is also seen as a factor, potentially leading to increased depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
The report suggests several ways countries can address this downward trend:
The World Economic Forum's Healthy Workforces initiative is working to identify the implications of declining youth mental health and promote strategies to improve it.
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