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Biles provided a high-profile but not uncommon example of the deterioration of individual wellbeing in the United States. Many public health indicators were pointing in that direction before COVID-19, yet US adults paradoxically reported themselves happier in 2020 than before the pandemic.
Impacts
The spotlight thrown by the pandemic on mental health issues may not translate into further research and better services.
Young people report lower levels of wellbeing than other age groups but are more optimistic about labour market opportunities.
Job losses due to automation and digitisation pose a significant long-term risk to wellbeing without pre-emptive interventions.
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