Why the U.S. Is Dropping in Happiness—and What That Says About Our Mental Health

The U.S. just dropped to its lowest rank ever in the World Happiness Report—and loneliness may be at the heart of it. For many older adults, disconnection from family, retirement transitions, and grief can leave them feeling invisible. But it’s not too late to reconnect. Therapy offers more than coping skills—it offers meaningful, healing connection. This post explores how talk therapy can help rebuild a sense of belonging, especially when life feels isolating.