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Is Social Media Really Ruining Our Lives… Or Is It Something Else? (ft. Jonathan Haidt)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast

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Anxiety's Ascent Amidst Competition

The interplay of societal changes and mental health trends reveals a notable increase in anxiety, depression, and self-harm among young people, especially after 2010, contrasting with previous decades where these issues were less prominent despite rising competition in education since the 1980s. This mental health crisis appears primarily concentrated in Anglo countries, while developing nations report a general increase in happiness, indicating a unique challenge faced by youth globally. Recent findings suggest that young people now rank as the least happy demographic worldwide, diverging from the historical U-shaped curve of happiness, which placed youth at the top. The pressures surrounding education and parenting, particularly in competitive environments, contribute to this decline in youth well-being, although mental health issues are pervasive across various regions rather than being confined to specific locations.

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