The Atlantic
Harvard study reveals young adults (18-25) face highest levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness in America, surpassing teens and seniors. Financial worries, pressure to succeed, and lack of purpose contribute to mental health crisis. Societal changes, including delayed family formation, remote work, and decreased religious participation, exacerbate isolation. Experts suggest societal solutions, including social infrastructure, mentoring programs, and policy changes, alongside empathy and understanding from older generations.