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602. Is Screen Time as Poisonous as We Think?
Freakonomics Radio
Recognize the Unseen Crisis Before It Unfolds
A marked shift in happiness trends has emerged since 2015, revealing a worrying decline in the well-being of younger individuals, particularly young women in America and the UK. This shift was largely overlooked until recently due to a lag in data collection, with significant insights only becoming apparent around 2018-2019. While the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing mental health issues, much of the deterioration in happiness levels was already in progress before the pandemic. Recent data indicates that a growing percentage of young people report persistent bad mental health days, highlighting an urgent crisis in the mental well-being of the youth. This phenomenon is not confined to the US or UK; it has been acknowledged globally, suggesting a widespread mental health crisis that has been building for nearly a decade without adequate recognition or understanding. Immediate attention and action are necessary to address this escalating issue before it manifests into a more profound global challenge.
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