MGH psychiatrist explains why U.S. dropped on happiest countries list
- Finland ranked first in the World Happiness Report for the eighth consecutive year, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden.
- The United States fell to its lowest position, placing 24th out of 147 nations, down from 20th last year.
- The report indicated that 44% of Israeli youth struggled with mental health issues, impacting emigration rates significantly.
- The findings highlighted that America's younger population reported feeling less supported and less optimistic about their futures.
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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.
Reflections From My Rostrum: The Happiness-Survey Scam
If you thought happiness was a warm puppy or a good tax refund, think again. According to the UN, it’s a data point on a chart topped by Finland and mysteriously featuring Mexico and Israel in the top ten. Welcome to the annual World Happiness Report, where vibes are converted into spreadsheets, and antidepressant use is politely ignored.
YARBROUGH: If we can't be happy, can we just annex Finland?
Perhaps you are not familiar with the World Happiness Report that ranks countries on how happy their citizens are. The release of the 13th edition of the annual report this year coincided with March 20, United Nations International Day of Happiness, which probably made a lot of people unhappy because they don’t like anything having to do with the U.N.
Ranked: The World’s 10 Happiest Countries (2019–2024)
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Happiest Countries (2019–2024) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. While happiness may be intangible, it’s often influenced by real-world societal factors like personal freedom, financial security, safety, and trust in publi…
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