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A new report shows that wealth does not necessarily equate to better mental health, with young people in Africa outperforming those in wealthier countries.

Youth in high-income countries like the UK, New Zealand, and Japan have lower mental health scores compared to those in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) measures emotional, cognitive, social, and resilience aspects, with global averages indicating a decline in youth mental health in affluent nations.

Key factors affecting youth mental health include family relationships, spirituality, early smartphone usage, and ultra-processed food consumption.