Nordic countries have consistently landed atop the Happiness Index in recent history, with Finland snagging the top prize for 2018. However, Nordic countries don’t just top the happiness charts; depression rates in these countries are also high. Some of the usual suspects cited in the string of counter articles disputing the Nordic happiness claim include cold winters, sparse sunlight and socialism. These aspects of Swedish culture are perfect examples of the quick-fix approach to happiness that has become the norm in Nordic countries, the United States and the rest of the world’s “happiest” nations. Nordic countries don’t just top the happiness charts; depression rates in these countries are also high.

Source: Huffington Post April 27, 2018 19:30 UTC