Depression has tripled in the last 15 years. Arthur Brooks about the cause
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The rise in mental health struggles coincides with massive cultural shifts and the social disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While exact figures vary, the trend toward increased depression is
- • Depression rates have risen significantly, with some data showing a 60% increase over the last decade.
- • The sharpest increases are concentrated among young adults aged 18 to 25.
- • Arthur Brooks attributes this surge to a widespread meaning crisis and social isolation.
The rise in mental health struggles coincides with massive cultural shifts and the social disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While exact figures vary, the trend toward increased depression is
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