Depression has tripled in 15 years. Arthur Brooks says he knows the real cause

Depression has tripled in the last 15 years. Arthur Brooks about the cause

Arthur Brooks, a happiness researcher, attributes the surge in depression and anxiety among young adults to a 'meaning crisis.' He explains that the lack of meaning, driven by technology and social disconnection, is the root cause, and he outlines strategies to find purpose and combat addiction to devices.

The real reason that we actually find behind the epidemic of depression and anxiety is the answer to the question, does your life have meaning?

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2026-08-09