Sophia Papazian

Despite its capital's grandiose façade, Armenia is currently the poorest country in the South Caucasus. The aftermath of the 1988 Spitak Earthquake, remnants of the Soviet Union, current geopolitics, high rental rates, and failures of social security efforts might be the reason.

The publication of a CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey–claiming that teens in the U.S. are experiencing record levels of depression and suicide rates–shocked that nation. Increased social media use, poor-quality interpersonal relationships, and global political and societal issues could be the cause.