In a rush. In pursuit. In self-doubt. In agony. In ecstasy. In chaos. These are some words that depict our life or state of mind. Life has become more complex, busy and dizzy. Just take the last five years, i.e., 2020 to 2025. Anything and everything has happened. Covid put an end to millions of lives and billions of people’s livings.

Caged in their houses families went through endless trauma all across the world. Two long years went living in this non-stop pressure cooker.

Just when everybody thought life is returning to normal the serial episodes on war became reality. 2022 saw the Russia-Ukraine war. Israel has been on a killing spree in Gaza and now the war on Iran. The unhealthy geo-politics combined with some of the toughest financial years have made more and more people become disengaged with work, with relationships and with life itself.

“The Mental State of the World Report for 2024” by Sapien Labs highlights concerning trends in global mental health as it draws attention to serious concerns.

The report uses the Mind Health Quotient (MHQ) to measure mental health and well-being, based on data from over 1 million participants across 82 countries. Younger adults (18-34) report significantly lower MHQ scores compared to older adults (55 ). Challenges like emotional regulation, social interactions, and cognitive functions are more prevalent in younger generations.

The report says “We stand here in 2025 at a remarkable juncture in history where each younger generation across the modern world has diminished Mind Health relative to the previous generation, translating to a progressively diminishing capacity to navigate life’s challenges and function productively.” This is........

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