"2024 World Happiness Report: Lessons from the Happiest Countries"

The World Happiness Report indicates that young people in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are less happy than their older counterparts, in contrast to global trends where the young tend to be happier. This is attributed to increased negative emotions, lower satisfaction with living conditions, and decreased support from friends and family. The report suggests that the decline in happiness for all age groups in these countries may be linked to changes hitting the young harder than others. Additionally, the surge in helping, donating, and volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to well-being, particularly for Millennials and Gen Z.