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I live in Lithuania, supposedly the world's happiest place for Gen Z. Here's why I'm not convinced.

Lithuania's ranking as a happy place for youth contrasts starkly with personal experiences of mental health struggles and high suicide rates.

Suicides in U.S. hit historic high in 2022, driven by increase among older adults

Suicide rates among older adults reached a historic high in the US last year, while rates decreased among youth.
The US suicide rate was 14.3 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2022, the highest since 1941.
Elderly men had the highest suicide rate among all demographic groups.

I live in Lithuania, supposedly the world's happiest place for Gen Z. Here's why I'm not convinced.

Lithuania's ranking as a happy place for youth contrasts starkly with personal experiences of mental health struggles and high suicide rates.

Suicides in U.S. hit historic high in 2022, driven by increase among older adults

Suicide rates among older adults reached a historic high in the US last year, while rates decreased among youth.
The US suicide rate was 14.3 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2022, the highest since 1941.
Elderly men had the highest suicide rate among all demographic groups.
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Rise in armed forces suicide rates as more veterans seek mental health support

Suicide rate in armed forces increased, especially among young males.
Study highlights disjointed and uncoordinated mental health care for military veterans.

When the end of the road brings a new beginning - High Country News

Rural West faces high suicide rate, attributed to factors like firearm accessibility and lack of mental health care, impacting elderly white men and farmers.

Rise in armed forces suicide rates as more veterans seek mental health support

Suicide rate in armed forces increased, especially among young males.
Study highlights disjointed and uncoordinated mental health care for military veterans.

When the end of the road brings a new beginning - High Country News

Rural West faces high suicide rate, attributed to factors like firearm accessibility and lack of mental health care, impacting elderly white men and farmers.
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The empty boots of German farmers tell a story of hardship, fuel wars and far-right threat | Eva von Redecker

Farmers in Germany are protesting tax exemptions for farm vehicles and diesel being scrapped, leading to a backlash against pseudo-green austerity policies.
Farmers in Germany have an exceptionally high suicide rate, and many farms have closed down since the 1990s.
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