Youth Well-Being in Crisis

This chapter examines the alarming decline in happiness and mental health among children and adolescents, particularly in North America, in the wake of COVID-19. Highlighting comparative data, it discusses emerging trends showing youth today reporting lower levels of happiness than previous generations, contrasting with improvements seen in other regions like sub-Saharan Africa. The speakers stress the urgent need for intervention to support young people's mental health due to its profound implications for their future life satisfaction and success.