Greece reports high rates of depression and loneliness

According to reports from the World Health Organization and European studies, Greeks are experiencing leading rates of depression and loneliness. Professor Giorgos Piperopoulos notes that these mental health challenges are exacerbated by economic pressures, including rising energy costs and the long-term effects of the IMF austerity measures.

The article highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic further intensified these issues, contributing to an increase in suicides, depression, and chronic sadness. Socioeconomic factors such as unemployment and the emigration of hundreds of thousands of professionals have also played a significant role in the current mental health crisis.