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Mental health crisis ‘means youth is no longer one of happiest times of life’ (www.theguardian.com)

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A UN-commissioned study finds that youth happiness has declined sharply over the past decade in English-speaking countries.

Traditionally, happiness followed a U-shape, with youth being a peak period, but it now increases with age instead.

Researchers link this shift to social media, cyberbullying, and reduced social interaction.

The mental health crisis may have significant consequences that affect education, workforce participation, and productivity. The UN is investigating whether this trend is a global phenomenon.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

by being there for others (and myself) and minimizing harm while maximizing benefit in my interactions

Same here! A close friend who is going through the breakup and aftermath of an extremely toxic relationship actually validated my efforts by saying something along the lines of "There are a few people in my life who have kept me alive. I think you are one of them." which is a heart-warmingly typical way of saying "thank you" for him. All I have done is talk to people in the way I wished others would have known how to talk to me when I was at rock bottom (or indeed after someone threw me a shovel while there). Of course I'm not blaming any of my friends for not knowing how to do such, as - and forgive me if I sound presumptuous - not that many people in general may have gone through what I have, and probably even fewer around here. Or then it's the local style of not communicating or really even knowing how to show empathy in situations like these.

[–] YarHarSuperstar 1 points 18 hours ago

Yeah I definitely get that, that sounds like a good friend. I've had others giving me positive and validating feedback (especially lately) that is really helpful in letting me know I'm on the right path and that what I'm trying to do in being there for others is working and being received and appreciated which is something I'm very grateful for. I don't think thats presumptuous, we all have unique experiences that we perceive in different ways, and learn different things from, and that allows us each to have our own perspective that make new things possible. It sounds like you're going great, keep it up :)