Study Explains Why Social Support Increases Mental Health
Unfortunately, many people in the modern world suffer from loneliness, especially among younger generations. The advent of social media, along with longer work hours, means less time for in-person connections.
ADVERTISEMENT People had more time to foster genuine relationships when life didn’t move so quickly. Nowadays, our conversations have become hurried and strained as we struggle to keep up with responsibilities.That may explain why people in developing countries have better mental health than in industrialized nations.
One study found that people in wealthy nations had higher rates of depression than those in poorer countries.Researchers believe the high depression rates in developed countries may result from a more significant income gap between the rich and poor.
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