Languishing: A Silent Crisis in Mental Health

The chapter delves into the concept of 'languishing' as the absence of good mental health and discusses its differentiation from depression, focusing on key elements like purpose and contribution. It explores the prevalence of languishing across different age groups and demographics, emphasizing its serious implications on mental health and productivity. The chapter highlights the urgent need to address languishing as a global health epidemic to prevent its escalation into more severe mental health issues.