According to a recent survey, mental health is declining globally, with the UK ranking as the second-least happy country, which is worrying.
Every year, Sapien Labs, a research organization, asks over 400,000 people in 71 countries for their “Mental State of the World” poll. The findings indicate a lack of recovery from the initial mental health damage caused by the pandemic.
On a Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) scale that goes from -100 (very dissatisfied) to 200, the UK had a low score of 49. They were ranked slightly higher than Uzbekistan, the nation with the lowest score. Remarkably, 35% of British people said they were “distressed.”
According to a recent survey, mental health is declining globally, with the UK ranking as the second-least happy country, which is worrying.
Sapien Labs, a research group, conducted their annual “Mental State of the World” survey, questioning over 400,000 people in 71 countries. The results show a lack of recovery from the pandemic’s initial mental health toll.
The UK scored a low 49 on a Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) scale ranging from -100 (very dissatisfied) to 200. This placed them just above Uzbekistan, the lowest-scoring country. Notably, 35% of Britons reported feeling “distressed.”
The study interestingly found a correlation between wealth and unhappiness, with richer nations scoring lower. The happiest places in the world, the Dominican Republic, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania, are all non-English-speaking developing countries that definitely know how to enjoy life better than many in the developed countries.
The countries with the lowest rankings on the list include Australia, Tajikistan, Brazil, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
Overall, North America and Europe did badly, pointing to a wider pattern.
The authors urge the UK to view this study as a call to action, even though others may use it to spread negativity. They highlight the good things, such as Glasgow’s excellent live music scene and London’s designation as Europe’s best city.
The global conversation on mental health is enriched by the results of this poll.
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