The UK is ranked as the second least happy country in the world in the new Global Mind Project 2024 poll, which indicates that mental health is worsening globally.
According to a recent study by the research organization Sapien Labs, there has been a disturbing global fall in mental wellbeing, with the UK coming in second place among unhappy nations.
An annual psychological condition of the World survey is conducted by research group Sapien Labs, involving over 400,000 respondents from 71 nations. The research results indicate a lack of recovery from the initial mental health damage caused by the pandemic.
The Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) scale goes from -100 (signaling substantial discontent) to 200, with the UK scoring a pitiful 49. With a notable 35% of Britons reporting feeling upset, this placed the UK only above Uzbekistan, the lowest-ranking nation.
Remarkably, the study discovered a relationship between wealth and distress, with wealthier countries rating lower.
Three of the world's happiest places are developing non-English speaking nations that undoubtedly know how to enjoy life more than many developed nations do: Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and the Dominican Republic.
The nations that rank lowest on the list are Uzbekistan, Australia, Tajikistan, Brazil, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
North America and Europe performed poorly overall, suggesting a larger trend.
The researchers who wrote the report suggest that the UK should interpret their potentially depressing conclusions as a call to action rather than a source of optimism. Positive features are highlighted, like Glasgow's thriving live music scene and London's recognition as Europe's best metropolis.
This survey adds to the global conversation about mental health by highlighting the need for more focus on mental wellbeing in a number of nations, including the UK. To investigate the underlying causes of the noted global reduction in mental health, more research may be necessary.
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