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Quizlet Survey Reveals the State of Mental Health and the Modern Learner

Quizlet Survey Reveals the State of Mental Health and the Modern Learner
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2022

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Quizlet Survey Reveals the State of Mental Health and the Modern Learner

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2022

Mental health remains a struggle for Gen Z students, indicating a continued need for resources and support to balance wellbeing and learning success

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new U.S. survey examining Gen Z attitudes toward mental health and learning shows that it remains an issue critical to success for the modern learner, with 57% of respondents indicating their mental health remained the same or got worse compared to last school year. The research was commissioned by global learning platform Quizlet and includes insights from more than 1,000 U.S. Gen Z students as it relates to the impact of mental health and wellbeing on learning.

Highlights of the survey include:

  • The pandemic fundamentally impacted students' mental health and wellbeing: Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020, the majority of Gen Z students have faced challenges with anxiety (61%), feeling overwhelmed (55%) and trouble concentrating and studying (51%). Nearly half indicated they've experienced loneliness (49%) and depression (47%).
  • Mental health is a critical factor in learning success: An overwhelming majority of respondents (95%) indicated mental health has an impact on the quality of their schoolwork, signaling a continued need for resources and open conversations for the modern learner.
  • In-person schooling alone isn't enough: While Gen Z students in a completely online school format are the most likely (87%) to feel like mental health challenges impact the quality of their schoolwork, more than three quarters (76%) of those in a completely in person format say the same (76%). The majority of Gen-Z form their friendships through socializing in class at school (58%) and in-person socializing via hobbies and sports (48%).
  • Mental health support for students is underutilized: Nearly half of (49%) Gen Z students say their school offers mental or emotional health support they have not utilized. Further, respondents indicated that free access to mental health screenings or therapy (27%) and greater academic support such as the option for virtual lectures or relaxed timing on assignment deadlines (27%) would be most helpful in managing their mental health during the school year.

While mental health continues to be a critical issue for students today, there are indications of positive new habits that are helping foster mental wellbeing. Sixty percent of respondents indicated the ability to see their friends in person has brought the most happiness this school year, with 47% of Gen Z students looking online to form new friendships. U.S. students are also looking to a variety of outlets to support their mental wellbeing, from listening to music (67%) and talking to friends and family (47%) to exercising and gaming (41%).

"I'm seeing an increase in open conversations among my peers about mental health," said UCLA gymnast and Quizlet college ambassador Kalyany Steele. "Mental health is just as important as physical health. As a student athlete, I need to balance academics, sports, personal time, hobbies and a social life, which can feel like a lot to handle at once. To take care of my well-being, I use the mental health resources offered through my athletic department. It's nice to have people to talk to and people who will listen if you are ever going through a hard time."

When it comes to the top stressors for students, schoolwork has the greatest impact on their mental health. Nearly half of students indicated final exams and end of semester grades are the top source of stress impacting their mental health and wellbeing, indicating a continued need for resources like Quizlet that facilitate personalized learning and help students confidently reach their goals.

"Mental health is a defining issue of our time and has had a profound impact on learning and education," said Stephanie Douglass, Chief People Officer, Quizlet. "As an advocate and resource for learners navigating an increasingly uncertain world, Quizlet has a responsibility to help ensure modern learners have equitable access to helpful resources and to continue to bring conversations about mental health to the forefront. We meet students where they are, serving as a go-to resource to help them prepare for tests, better understand class materials and succeed in school, all in service of supporting them in reducing their stress and building their confidence and pride as they navigate their learning journey."

John Dunkle Ph.D., Sr. Director of Knowledge & Advising at The Jed Foundation, a non-profit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults, shares guidance for students:

  • Find coping strategies that help you lower stress, such as doing a physical activity you love, connecting with friends or loved ones you enjoy spending time with, listening to music, trying meditation, reading for pleasure or journaling.
  • Pay attention to how social media makes you feel. Does it energize you when you use it to connect with friends, but make you feel left out when you scroll other people's feeds? Spend more time doing the things that make you feel good and take breaks from—or stop using—apps or activities that bring you down. And make a point of putting your screen down to connect with friends in person.
  • If you decide to seek help from a mental health professional, use the first couple sessions to discover what works for you. It can take a bit to get comfortable, especially if it's your first time in therapy. Quizlet's data shows these services are underutilized in schools, but it's important for students to know that most schools are staffed by supportive professionals who are well-trained and committed to helping you get the support you need.
  • Never underestimate the power of a good night's sleep to improve your mental health. Pay attention to your mood and how it connects with how much sleep you are getting. Find out about "sleep hygiene" habits that can help you get good, restorative sleep.
  • Make healthy decisions around substance use, including alcohol. Alcohol and other drug misuse can increase your risk of mental health conditions such as depression, affect your academic performance negatively, and interrupt your sleep. If you choose to drink or use substances, do so in moderation and pay attention to how it affects your mood and overall well-being.

The survey was fielded online in April 2022 using the Qualtrics Insight Platform with a sample of 1,001 Americans between the ages of 18-25. For more information, please contact QuizletUS@allisonpr.com.

About Quizlet
Quizlet is a global learning platform that provides engaging study tools to help people practice and master whatever they are learning. Every month, over 60 million students, teachers and everyday people use Quizlet to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including 2 in 3 high school students and 1 in 2 college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. The company offers a combination of free and paid subscriptions for both students and teachers that enable further customization. Quizlet is headquartered in San Francisco, California and is backed by Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Costanoa Ventures and General Atlantic. For more information, please visit www.quizlet.com.

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Homes listed for sale in early June sell for $7,700 more

New Zillow research suggests the spring home shopping season may see a second wave this summer if mortgage rates fall
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  • A Zillow analysis of 2023 home sales finds homes listed in the first two weeks of June sold for 2.3% more. 
  • The best time to list a home for sale is a month later than it was in 2019, likely driven by mortgage rates.
  • The best time to list can be as early as the second half of February in San Francisco, and as late as the first half of July in New York and Philadelphia. 

Spring home sellers looking to maximize their sale price may want to wait it out and list their home for sale in the first half of June. A new Zillow® analysis of 2023 sales found that homes listed in the first two weeks of June sold for 2.3% more, a $7,700 boost on a typical U.S. home.  

The best time to list consistently had been early May in the years leading up to the pandemic. The shift to June suggests mortgage rates are strongly influencing demand on top of the usual seasonality that brings buyers to the market in the spring. This home-shopping season is poised to follow a similar pattern as that in 2023, with the potential for a second wave if the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates midyear or later. 

The 2.3% sale price premium registered last June followed the first spring in more than 15 years with mortgage rates over 6% on a 30-year fixed-rate loan. The high rates put home buyers on the back foot, and as rates continued upward through May, they were still reassessing and less likely to bid boldly. In June, however, rates pulled back a little from 6.79% to 6.67%, which likely presented an opportunity for determined buyers heading into summer. More buyers understood their market position and could afford to transact, boosting competition and sale prices.

The old logic was that sellers could earn a premium by listing in late spring, when search activity hit its peak. Now, with persistently low inventory, mortgage rate fluctuations make their own seasonality. First-time home buyers who are on the edge of qualifying for a home loan may dip in and out of the market, depending on what’s happening with rates. It is almost certain the Federal Reserve will push back any interest-rate cuts to mid-2024 at the earliest. If mortgage rates follow, that could bring another surge of buyers later this year.

Mortgage rates have been impacting affordability and sale prices since they began rising rapidly two years ago. In 2022, sellers nationwide saw the highest sale premium when they listed their home in late March, right before rates barreled past 5% and continued climbing. 

Zillow’s research finds the best time to list can vary widely by metropolitan area. In 2023, it was as early as the second half of February in San Francisco, and as late as the first half of July in New York. Thirty of the top 35 largest metro areas saw for-sale listings command the highest sale prices between May and early July last year. 

Zillow also found a wide range in the sale price premiums associated with homes listed during those peak periods. At the hottest time of the year in San Jose, homes sold for 5.5% more, a $88,000 boost on a typical home. Meanwhile, homes in San Antonio sold for 1.9% more during that same time period.  

 

Metropolitan Area Best Time to List Price Premium Dollar Boost
United States First half of June 2.3% $7,700
New York, NY First half of July 2.4% $15,500
Los Angeles, CA First half of May 4.1% $39,300
Chicago, IL First half of June 2.8% $8,800
Dallas, TX First half of June 2.5% $9,200
Houston, TX Second half of April 2.0% $6,200
Washington, DC Second half of June 2.2% $12,700
Philadelphia, PA First half of July 2.4% $8,200
Miami, FL First half of June 2.3% $12,900
Atlanta, GA Second half of June 2.3% $8,700
Boston, MA Second half of May 3.5% $23,600
Phoenix, AZ First half of June 3.2% $14,700
San Francisco, CA Second half of February 4.2% $50,300
Riverside, CA First half of May 2.7% $15,600
Detroit, MI First half of July 3.3% $7,900
Seattle, WA First half of June 4.3% $31,500
Minneapolis, MN Second half of May 3.7% $13,400
San Diego, CA Second half of April 3.1% $29,600
Tampa, FL Second half of June 2.1% $8,000
Denver, CO Second half of May 2.9% $16,900
Baltimore, MD First half of July 2.2% $8,200
St. Louis, MO First half of June 2.9% $7,000
Orlando, FL First half of June 2.2% $8,700
Charlotte, NC Second half of May 3.0% $11,000
San Antonio, TX First half of June 1.9% $5,400
Portland, OR Second half of April 2.6% $14,300
Sacramento, CA First half of June 3.2% $17,900
Pittsburgh, PA Second half of June 2.3% $4,700
Cincinnati, OH Second half of April 2.7% $7,500
Austin, TX Second half of May 2.8% $12,600
Las Vegas, NV First half of June 3.4% $14,600
Kansas City, MO Second half of May 2.5% $7,300
Columbus, OH Second half of June 3.3% $10,400
Indianapolis, IN First half of July 3.0% $8,100
Cleveland, OH First half of July  3.4% $7,400
San Jose, CA First half of June 5.5% $88,400

 

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Survey Shows Declining Concerns Among Americans About COVID-19

Survey Shows Declining Concerns Among Americans About COVID-19

A new survey reveals that only 20% of Americans view covid-19 as "a major threat"…

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A new survey reveals that only 20% of Americans view covid-19 as "a major threat" to the health of the US population - a sharp decline from a high of 67% in July 2020.

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What's more, the Pew Research Center survey conducted from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11 showed that just 10% of Americans are concerned that they will  catch the disease and require hospitalization.

"This data represents a low ebb of public concern about the virus that reached its height in the summer and fall of 2020, when as many as two-thirds of Americans viewed COVID-19 as a major threat to public health," reads the report, which was published March 7.

According to the survey, half of the participants understand the significance of researchers and healthcare providers in understanding and treating long COVID - however 27% of participants consider this issue less important, while 22% of Americans are unaware of long COVID.

What's more, while Democrats were far more worried than Republicans in the past, that gap has narrowed significantly.

"In the pandemic’s first year, Democrats were routinely about 40 points more likely than Republicans to view the coronavirus as a major threat to the health of the U.S. population. This gap has waned as overall levels of concern have fallen," reads the report.

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The survey found that three in ten Democrats under 50 have received an updated COVID-19 vaccine, compared with 66 percent of Democrats ages 65 and older.

Moreover, 66 percent of Democrats ages 65 and older have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, while only 24 percent of Republicans ages 65 and older have done so.

“This 42-point partisan gap is much wider now than at other points since the start of the outbreak. For instance, in August 2021, 93 percent of older Democrats and 78 percent of older Republicans said they had received all the shots needed to be fully vaccinated (a 15-point gap),” it noted.

COVID-19 No Longer an Emergency

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued its updated recommendations for the virus, which no longer require people to stay home for five days after testing positive for COVID-19.

The updated guidance recommends that people who contracted a respiratory virus stay home, and they can resume normal activities when their symptoms improve overall and their fever subsides for 24 hours without medication.

“We still must use the commonsense solutions we know work to protect ourselves and others from serious illness from respiratory viruses, this includes vaccination, treatment, and staying home when we get sick,” CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen said in a statement.

The CDC said that while the virus remains a threat, it is now less likely to cause severe illness because of widespread immunity and improved tools to prevent and treat the disease.

“Importantly, states and countries that have already adjusted recommended isolation times have not seen increased hospitalizations or deaths related to COVID-19,” it stated.

The federal government suspended its free at-home COVID-19 test program on March 8, according to a website set up by the government, following a decrease in COVID-19-related hospitalizations.

According to the CDC, hospitalization rates for COVID-19 and influenza diseases remain “elevated” but are decreasing in some parts of the United States.

Tyler Durden Sun, 03/10/2024 - 22:45

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Rand Paul Teases Senate GOP Leader Run – Musk Says “I Would Support”

Rand Paul Teases Senate GOP Leader Run – Musk Says "I Would Support"

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Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul on Friday hinted that he may jump into the race to become the next Senate GOP leader, and Elon Musk was quick to support the idea. Republicans must find a successor for periodically malfunctioning Mitch McConnell, who recently announced he'll step down in November, though intending to keep his Senate seat until his term ends in January 2027, when he'd be within weeks of turning 86. 

So far, the announced field consists of two quintessential establishment types: John Cornyn of Texas and John Thune of South Dakota. While John Barrasso's name had been thrown around as one of "The Three Johns" considered top contenders, the Wyoming senator on Tuesday said he'll instead seek the number two slot as party whip. 

Paul used X to tease his potential bid for the position which -- if the GOP takes back the upper chamber in November -- could graduate from Minority Leader to Majority Leader. He started by telling his 5.1 million followers he'd had lots of people asking him about his interest in running...

...then followed up with a poll in which he predictably annihilated Cornyn and Thune, taking a 96% share as of Friday night, with the other two below 2% each. 

Elon Musk was quick to back the idea of Paul as GOP leader, while daring Cornyn and Thune to follow Paul's lead by throwing their names out for consideration by the Twitter-verse X-verse. 

Paul has been a stalwart opponent of security-state mass surveillance, foreign interventionism -- to include shoveling billions of dollars into the proxy war in Ukraine -- and out-of-control spending in general. He demonstrated the latter passion on the Senate floor this week as he ridiculed the latest kick-the-can spending package:   

In February, Paul used Senate rules to force his colleagues into a grueling Super Bowl weekend of votes, as he worked to derail a $95 billion foreign aid bill. "I think we should stay here as long as it takes,” said Paul. “If it takes a week or a month, I’ll force them to stay here to discuss why they think the border of Ukraine is more important than the US border.”

Don't expect a Majority Leader Paul to ditch the filibuster -- he's been a hardy user of the legislative delay tactic. In 2013, he spoke for 13 hours to fight the nomination of John Brennan as CIA director. In 2015, he orated for 10-and-a-half-hours to oppose extension of the Patriot Act. 

Rand Paul amid his 10 1/2 hour filibuster in 2015

Among the general public, Paul is probably best known as Capitol Hill's chief tormentor of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease during the Covid-19 pandemic. Paul says the evidence indicates the virus emerged from China's Wuhan Institute of Virology. He's accused Fauci and other members of the US government public health apparatus of evading questions about their funding of the Chinese lab's "gain of function" research, which takes natural viruses and morphs them into something more dangerous. Paul has pointedly said that Fauci committed perjury in congressional hearings and that he belongs in jail "without question."   

Musk is neither the only nor the first noteworthy figure to back Paul for party leader. Just hours after McConnell announced his upcoming step-down from leadership, independent 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr voiced his support: 

In a testament to the extent to which the establishment recoils at the libertarian-minded Paul, mainstream media outlets -- which have been quick to report on other developments in the majority leader race -- pretended not to notice that Paul had signaled his interest in the job. More than 24 hours after Paul's test-the-waters tweet-fest began, not a single major outlet had brought it to the attention of their audience. 

That may be his strongest endorsement yet. 

Tyler Durden Sun, 03/10/2024 - 20:25

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