In this year's World Happiness Report, which ranks 143 countries across measures of life satisfaction, the United States came in at No.
This is the first time in the report's 20-year history the U.S. has not ranked in the top 20.
10 for happiness, those younger than 30 ranked 62nd.
Experts say a wide range of factors could be affecting today's youth including social media use, climate change, and lack of class fluidity.
Perel believes young Americans' emphasis on being their most authentic selves comes at the expense of forming connections.
Persons:
Esther Perel, Perel
Organizations:
Centers for Disease
Locations:
United States