MGH psychiatrist explains why U.S. dropped on happiest countries list
- Finland remains the happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report, which surveyed over 100,000 people across 140 countries and territories.
- The report highlights that happiness is based on social support, trust, and overall well-being, with Denmark in second place, Iceland in third, and Sweden in fourth.
- Miika Mäkitalo, CEO of HappyOrNot, states that Finnish happiness comes from security, trust, and a supportive society.
- Policies like generous parental leave and affordable childcare reflect Finland's commitment to well-being and work-life balance, according to Mäkitalo.
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MGH psychiatrist explains why U.S. dropped on happiest countries list
Dr. Khadijah Booth-Watkins, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General hospital, spoke with NewsCenter 5's Ed Harding to explain why and how happiness levels may have decreased in the United States.
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