New Survey of 71 Nations Reveals Alarming Trends in Global Mental Well-being Amid Post-Pandemic Realities
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sapien Labs, a leading global research organization dedicated to understanding and improving mental well-being, today released its highly anticipated fourth annual Mental State of the World Report. This comprehensive report, a cornerstone of the Global Mind Project, offers invaluable insights and trends regarding the mental well-being of Internet-enabled populations worldwide.
In 2023, Sapien Labs collected data from an unprecedented pool of over 500,000 respondents spanning 71 countries, encompassing nine geographical regions and 13 languages. The data was meticulously gathered using the Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) assessment, an exhaustive online survey designed to gauge mental well-being. It provides not only an overarching mental well-being metric, the MHQ score, but also offers multifaceted perspectives on individuals' capacity to navigate life stresses and maintain productivity.
Key insights from this year's report underscore concerning trends:
- Persistent Post-Pandemic Lows: Mental well-being has remained stagnant at post-pandemic lows, showing no signs of reverting to pre-pandemic levels. This raises critical questions about the enduring impacts of the pandemic and how shifts in lifestyle and work habits, exacerbated by factors like remote work and increased digital engagement, have contributed to diminished mental well-being.
- Generational Disparities: For the eight English-speaking countries tracked since 2019, populations under the age of 35 experienced the sharpest declines in mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting with the steadiness observed among individuals over 65. This exacerbated the existing decline of younger generations highlighting the urgent need to understand the root causes globally.
- Country Rankings: Once again, several African and Latin American countries outperformed wealthier nations from the Core Anglosphere, such as the U.S., UK, and Australia, in mental well-being rankings. These country-wise trends challenge conventional assumptions that greater wealth and economic development leads to better mental well-being outcomes. Reports published earlier this year by Sapien Labs shed light on the root causes which include early smartphone exposure, high frequency ultra-processed food consumption and strained family relationships
Dr. Tara Thiagarajan, Founder and Chief Scientist of Sapien Labs, emphasized, "The insights presented in this report paint a sobering picture of our post-pandemic landscape. Understanding the drivers of collective mental well-being is paramount as we strive to align our societal aspirations with the genuine prosperity of individuals."
As the report highlights the importance of maintaining functional capacity and fostering genuine human prosperity, Sapien Labs urges stakeholders across sectors to heed the implications of a society grappling with diminished mental well-being.
For media inquiries or to request an advance copy of the \report, please contact Briana Johnson Baldwin at [email protected] or +1 (313) 930-5866.
About Sapien Labs: Sapien Labs is a pioneering research organization committed to advancing the understanding and promotion of mental well-being globally. Through rigorous scientific inquiry and innovative initiatives like the Global Mind Project, Sapien Labs seeks to catalyze positive change in mental health outcomes worldwide.
For more information about Sapien Labs and its initiatives, visit https://sapienlabs.org/.
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