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The Mental Health Pulse: What the World is Telling Us ?? Mental health is a global conversation — and today at #LNIF25, we took a deep dive into the surprising factors shaping well-being across cultures and regions. Based on Sapien Labs's unprecedented scale and breadth of study, Dr. Tara Thiagarajan, Founder & Chief Scientist of Sapien Labs, unveiled the first in-depth view of the profound global trend of the decline of younger generations, not just in mood but in the fundamental capabilities of mind required to navigate life and function productively. She also discussed that social connectedness, smartphones and toxins in food and the environment contribute to deteriorated mind health. ?? "We need to really think about these root causes. In the mental health space in general, a lot of money has been spent over the last 15 years that you've seen this huge decline. And we can't just do more of the same. We need to understand, and do a lot more research into the root causes and how do we regulate for our chemical environment. We need to also think about different interventions and try them out and measure them and see how they work." - Dr. Tara Thiagarajan As the mind health and wellness of our younger generations continue to worsen, the need for cross-sector collaboration, innovation, and action has never been greater. The insights shared today will play a crucial role in shaping the future of mental health support, access and awareness worldwide. You can check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gr9meCe #LNIF25 #MentalHealth #GlobalWellness #InnovationInHealthcare

Sapien Labs’ recently released Mental State of the World Report reveals a continued decline in mind health and wellbeing among younger generations, with no recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, based on data from over 1 million participants across 82 countries, highlights an urgent global challenge: - There has been no improvement in global mind health since the pandemic, with younger generations continuing to decline. - Younger adults (18-34) have an average MHQ score of 38, while older adults (55+) report stable or positive mind health, averaging an MHQ of 101. - Cognitive and social function challenges, including focus, emotional regulation, and social interactions, are 4-5 times more common in younger adults. - Major contributors to this decline include smartphone use, social disconnection, ultra-processed foods, and environmental toxins. Read the full report (link in comments).

Today at the Lake Nona Impact Forum, Sapien Labs releases the Mental State of the World Report for 2024, revealing a continued decline in mind health and wellbeing, especially among younger generations. - The report finds no recovery in global mind health and wellbeing since the pandemic. - Older adults aged 55 and above report stable or positive mind health. - In contrast, younger adults aged 18 to 34 have an average MHQ of just 38, with 41 percent experiencing functionally debilitating distress. Younger generations are also facing increasing challenges with cognitive and social functions, at rates four to five times higher than older adults. - The report identifies smartphone use, social disconnection, ultra-processed food consumption, and environmental toxins as key contributors to this decline. These findings point to a growing crisis in mind health and wellbeing. What does this mean for the future? Read the full report to learn more (link in comments). #MentalHealth #MindHealth #GlobalTrends #MentalStateOfTheWorld2024 #Wellbeing

Tomorrow, Sapien Labs will be releasing its 5th Annual Mental State of the World Report, revealing powerful insights on global mind health trends and wellbeing trends. - Younger generations are struggling more than ever, with stark declines in emotional, social, and cognitive wellbeing. - Older adults have stable or positive mind health and wellbeing. - Why is this happening? From technology and culture to environmental factors, we explore the root causes—and what must change. Stay tuned tomorrow for the report. #MentalHealth #MindHealth #Wellbeing #GlobalTrends #MentalStateOfTheWorld2024

Data from the Sapien Labs Global Mind Project shows that symptoms of poor mind health in teens go beyond just anxiety and depression. Over 50% experience sadness, anxiety, or guilt affecting their daily lives. Read the report (link in comments).

In a new report out from the?Sapien Labs?Global Mind Project, teens (13–17) are struggling more than young adults, with girls especially affected—65% face distress that significantly impacts their daily lives. Read the full report (link in comments). #youthmentalhealthcrisis?#mentalhealth?#mentalwellbeing

Today, Sapien Labs released "The Youth Mind: Rising Aggression and Anger," a rapid report uncovering the root causes of rising sadness, violence, and mental health struggles in teens. After surveying 10,475 teens in the US and India, the findings are alarming: ?? Adolescents (13–17) face more severe mental health challenges than young adults, with girls being hit the hardest—65% struggle to function effectively. ?? Beyond sadness and anxiety, teens report strange, unwanted thoughts, detachment from reality, anger, and even hallucinations. ?? A key factor? The younger age at which children now get smartphones. Read the report (link in comments). #mindhealth #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #depression #anxiety #anger #aggression #youthmentalhealthcrisis

To really tackle mental health in the workplace, organizations must understand the root causes of the mental health challenges that employees experience. Only then, can they become strategic not just about mitigating the challenges but cultivating workplaces with strong mental or mind health. Read “Work Culture & Mental Wellbeing,” a new rapid report out from the Sapien Labs Global Mind Project (link in comments). #work #mentalwellbeing #MHQ #employeeWellness #workplacewellbeing #workplacewellness; #employeewellbeing #workplacehealth #wellbeingatwork #corporatewellness #mentalhealthatwork #corporatewellbeing

We've all been there: that job where you feel drained, disconnected, and counting down the minutes till you can leave. A lot of us know that it's not just the workload that’s weighing us down, but the culture! New data from Sapien Labs confirms what many of us suspected—our work culture plays a massive role in our mental health. It's not just about balancing work and life; it’s about making work an enriching part of life itself. Perks and wellness programs are nice, but if your workplace lacks strong relationships and a shared purpose, it’s doomed to fail and negatively impact you. Relationships with colleagues and finding pride in what you do have a bigger impact on mental well-being than any off the shelf wellness program could. Employees: Seek roles where you feel connected and valued. Employers: Stop slapping band-aids on deep-rooted issues. Foster real connection and purpose. It’s time to rethink mental health at work—and it starts with culture. https://lnkd.in/exEeWG6r #MentalHealth #WorkCulture #Leadership #EmployeeWellBeing

What determines our mental health and wellbeing? What causes our problems? Watch now to learn what the Sapien Labs Global Mind Project has uncovered so far. You can help us track the decline, identify its root causes and accelerate the path from data to insights to real-world action. Support Sapien Labs by donating (link in comments). https://lnkd.in/e4FAaQiz