Published Apr 10, 2024

How to Make America's Young People Happier Again | The Happiness Lab | Dr. Laurie Santos

Explore the insights of Jan-Emmanuel De Neve on reversing the decline in youth happiness in the US, as he delves into societal pressures, technology impacts, and contrasts with positive global trends, highlighting successful international policies aimed at enhancing well-being.

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Questions from this episode

- How does social media impact isolation?
  Asked by 216 people
- How does social media affect mental health?
  Asked by 150 people
- How does technology shape our lives?
  Asked by 123 people
- What are the problems with social media and smartphones?
  Asked by 122 people
- How can I build better social connections?
  Asked by 96 people
- How does social media impact social behaviors?
  Asked by 79 people
- Give me four points on how mental health and well-being affect different aspects of life
  Asked by 73 people
- How do you connect with people?
  Asked by 66 people
- How can I mitigate social media's impact on my self-esteem?
  Asked by 56 people
- What are some parenting tips?
  Asked by 50 people
- Can we control behaviors like social media, video games, shopping, and fast food consumption in moderation?
  Asked by 47 people
- What realistic solutions were suggested in the episode Dr. Jonathan Haidt: How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions?
  Asked by 40 people
- How does media prioritize news?
  Asked by 18 people
- Why does my brain capture all the death news and make me anxious?
  Asked by 17 people
- What do experts recommend regarding the maximum daily usage of social media?
  Asked by 15 people

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