Languishing is neither depression or flourishing, but simply getting by. Learn the signs of languishing and how to turn the languish into flourishing.
Since spring of 2020, young adult mental health overall has declined drastically due to lack of autonomy, job loss, college closures, and decreased social interaction—causing high levels of depression and anxiety. But as more young adults get vaccinated and feel safer expanding their activities and interactions, they’re not necessarily bouncing back to flourishing. For many young people, the fear, worry, grief, and isolation of the past months have been translated into feelings of restlessness, boredom, and dissatisfaction. Moreover, the stressors associated with re-entry, including social anxiety and lingering fears about the virus, appear to be contributing to the high rates of languishing.
