Listen now | Summary: In this episode, we detail a serious mental health crisis in the United States, citing high rates of mental illness among adults and youth. This crisis significantly impacts economic productivity through decreased workforce participation, increased healthcare costs, and a rising NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) rate. The NEET phenomenon is strongly linked to mental health issues, creating a feedback loop of inactivity and worsening mental health. Furthermore, when combined with the decreasing demographics in the US, the crisis poses geopolitical challenges, weakening the U.S.'s influence globally due to reduced economic strength and a decline in perceived national stability.Questions to consider as you read/listen:How does America's mental health crisis impact economic productivity and growth?What is the relationship between mental health, NEET rates, and demographic trends?How does the US mental health crisis affect its global influence and standing?