Culture

The Unhappiness Epidemic: How America Is Creating A Culture Of Discontentment, Anger, And Anxiety

America is creating a culture of dissatisfaction, and people no longer have the willpower or strength to improve their mental health.

By Nicole Dominique4 min read
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Two years ago, it was estimated that more than 37 million Americans take antidepressants. It wouldn’t be much of a surprise at all if that number has since increased, thanks to previous lockdowns and narrative-induced stress created by mainstream media. Still, America is seen as the “land of opportunity” and "of the free,” despite the population’s crippling depression and social anxiety. So while the U.S. of A. might be doing well in terms of career-related possibilities, we have to admit that our culture is a breeding ground for discontentment. You don't have to be a psychologist to see that a large portion of the population is incredibly dissatisfied, sad, or bitter.