American millennials' mental and physical health is on the decline

[Bayard]

Without proper management or treatment, millennials could see a 40% uptick in mortality compared with Gen Xers of the same age, the report found
Behavioral health is a key factor in the decline of millennials' health; the generation has seen rises in depression rates and in "deaths of despair"
The financial burdens millennials are facing can not only affect their mental health, but prevent them from seeking treatment at a time when healthcare costs are climbing
American millennials aren't exactly the picture of health.

They're seeing their physical and mental health decline at a faster rate than Gen X did as they age, a new Blue Cross Blue Shield report found.

The report used a baseline projection representing historical outcomes of "health shocks" and an adverse projection of current trends. It's possible this decline could be rectified with proper management and treatment, but without intervention, millennials could see a 40% increase in mortality compared with Gen Xers of the same age, the adverse projection showed.



https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/11/american-millennials-mental-and-physical-health-is-on-the-decline-and-theyre-on-track-to-die-faster-than-gen-x-a-new-report-says/

[Turbineguy]

1. You can't collapse a society without

a decrease in general health and a drop in life expectancy.

[smirkymonkey]

2. Just some anecdotal evidence - my therapist has said that she and her colleagues have

observed a serious epidemic of Trump/republican induced despair in their depressed and anxious patients. She said that they have never seen anything like that before on such a widespread level. It is a serious problem for people trying to recover.

[nolabear]

11. I've retired from my practice but my colleagues say the same.

People are in despair, and so are they, so it’s hard work to remain steady and try to help. I think if for some insane reason he gets re-elected it’s going to go through the roof.

[smirkymonkey]

12. I think that almost all decent people feel like evil and cruelty has won the day.

It makes you think that there is no justice in this world and that those who are hateful and vicious are going to be victorious despite the fact that they are so wrong. It is heartbreaking. It really is.

[nolabear]

17. Well, it's painful. But we're not the first "underground" in history.

Tyrants fall. It might take time but unless we just kill the planet I think humanity will continue to cycle. Hopefully the spiral will go up, not down.

[smirkymonkey]

18. Thanks nolabear.

I hope you are right. I want to think so.

[Skittles]

3. gee I cannot IMAGINE why

everywhere they turn the deck is stacked against them

it is CRIMINAL how much stress and pressure they are under

[vercetti2021]

4. No surprise

I've survived two suicide attempts. One being fueled by anti depressants. Given how this world is and well how messed up everything is in terms of economic conditions. Yeah no one my age can really keep up anymore

[Delphinus]

5. I am sorry to hear of your struggles.

[vercetti2021]

13. It's ok

Been better somedays

[Blue_true]

7. Just keep in mind that there are people in your life that love you, hold that thought every minute

of every day. Also, have one simple, doable thing in each tomorrow that you look forward to getting done, it doesn't have to be important to anyone but you, and it can be very simple, like eating a favorite meal, taking a walk in a comforting place, going for a peaceful drive, just always have one thing that you look forward to doing tomorrow. Lastly, view any failure as a stepping stone to success, too many people give up when they fail instead of learning from the failure and moving forward.

Oh, and if you feel that you need to eat a pint of ice cream or a box of cookies in one setting, don't sweat it, just don't make it a habit, use it as your comfort blanket that allows you to reset your soul.

[vercetti2021]

15. Yeah I try to do that

Body reset once in awhile to help my mind relax

[Blue_true]

19. Good. Just always keep hope in front of your eyes, regardless of how difficult the situation.

If you do that you will always come through to a brighter day. Take care of yourself.

[vercetti2021]

20. Thank you

I just embrace my depression because it's part of me and I'll take my for a hell of a ride

[Duppers]

8. I'm also very sorry.

Hope you have some good folks in your life now.

Are you a millennial?

[vercetti2021]

14. I do thankfully

And yes I'm 29. My attempts were at 17 and then again at 26.

[ismnotwasm]

6. We are seeing younger patient who have drank their way

Into needing a liver transplant. According to one surgeon I talked to, “It’s an epidemic”. A lot of despair and self medicating. People in their early 20’s to 40’s

Needing a transplant isn’t the same a getting one either.

[Duppers]

9. My millennial son has had terrible mood swings.

But I think it's because he's kept his expectations a bit too high.

[appalachiablue]

10. Shameful in this country. But many ultra wealthy are doing great.

[bdamomma]

16. That

greed, and entitlement will backfire on them. They will reap what they sow.