Is America getting meaner?
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The Alarming Increase in Loneliness and Sadness in America
There has been a concerning increase in the number of people lacking close friends and feeling unknown. Many individuals have never been asked about their life stories, leading to feelings of isolation. Social media has shifted the focus from listening to broadcasting. High schoolers have reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, which may have been worsened by the pandemic. Suicide rates have been on the rise since 2000.
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