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Bookmark or Share- Is technology creating an anxious generation? | World Economic ForumDepression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents, suicide being the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds. The rates of stress, fear and loneliness are much higher and they keep growing.
- Impact of ageing population on Japan - The World Economic ForumMore than 1 in 10 people in Japan are now aged 80 or older, and the country consistently rates as having the world's oldest population. This is having a profound impact on Japan's economy, workforce and society. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023 finds that only 35% of companies prioritize workers aged over 55.
- 5 ways to support men's mental health and raise awarenessAffecting both men and women but men are particularly reluctant to seek help for mental health issues. Men are 3.56 times more likely to die from suicide compared to women in the United States, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This shocking figure highlights the need for immediate action.
- What the world can learn about equality from the NordicsSuicide rates in Denmark and Norway are lower than the world average. In Denmark, Iceland and Norway the suicide rates are lower than in the US, France and Japan. The suicide rate in Sweden is about the same as in the US, but in Finland it is higher.
- Bad economic news increases suicide rates, research showsThere is also evidence that a country’s suicide rate is associated with its maturity or stage of economic development (growth) – with increasing male suicide rates in even the most prosperous developed countries. This suggests that the path taken to increase income over time has negative mental health effects on countries.
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