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France Faces Alarming 11% Depression Rate Pre-Pandemic

1/21/2025

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France grapples with a staggering pre-pandemic depression rate of 11%, the highest in Europe, according to a recent report. This alarming trend, rooted in a 2019 health survey, underscores a mental health crisis affecting both the youth and elderly, driven by social isolation, declining health, and the pervasive influence of social media. Northern and western Europe are also witnessing rising depression levels.

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France grapples with a staggering pre-pandemic depression rate of 11%, the highest in Europe, according to a recent report. This alarming trend, rooted in a 2019 health survey, underscores a mental health crisis affecting both the youth and elderly, driven by social isolation, declining health, and the pervasive influence of social media. Northern and western Europe are also witnessing rising depression levels.