Young have a happiness problem

 Study Finds

• Researchers found that young adults in six English-speaking countries are becoming increasingly unhappy, while older adults’ happiness remains stable or improves.
• The traditional U-shaped curve of happiness throughout life has disappeared – instead of happiness rebounding after midlife, it now simply increases with age.
• The decline in youth happiness began around 2012-2013, coinciding with smartphone and social media adoption, suggesting changing communication patterns may be affecting mental well-being.