For decades, studies from around the globe showed that happiness followed a U-shaped curve across the lifespan. For many people, the teens and twenties were some of the happiest and most carefree times of life — a period to be enjoyed before happiness began to drop and hit its low point around 50. BUT, over the past 10 years, a seismic change has taken place. The front end of the happiness curve collapsed, meaning that teens and twenties are now the most unhappy time of life.
From the increasing use of social media, to being isolated from friends during the pandemic, to the academic pressures of applying to college, to growing up in a world that feels threatened from climate change, gun violence, and political strife, the reasons for this crisis in mental health are many. The solutions, however, have been few.
But there’s a growing sense (and data) that when it comes to finding a way through challenging times, looking back at ancient wisdom for strategies on how to thrive — how to find joy, peace, empathy, and meaning — can help.
WHEN? Monday, May 15 · 7 - 8:30pm EDT
WHERE? WBUR CitySpace 890 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
Deatails and registration under this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happiness-is-collapsing-in-gen-z-can-ancient-wisdom-modern-science-help-tickets-565357699097
This event will be streamlined: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK4ST66Otjk
