It's possible the subjective experience could be harder for those living now, even as the objective one has gotten better. Society doesn't teach coping well; a

It's possible the subjective experience could be harder for those living now, even as the objective one has gotten better. Society doesn't teach coping well; and while it's still rare there are growing segments that actively disparage the idea of coping when the stressor is something they want "fixed." Furthermore most media and advertising rely on stirring up disquiet to grow their audience.