Young people are finding joy in third places. Third places are described as locations where people regularly spend time outside of their homes and workplaces where people from diverse backgrounds can come together in a setting that is welcoming, informal, and affordable. Discovering a third place offers social advantages that can be big for improving mental health—as it requires being fully engaged in the atmosphere of a place and actively considering your own and your community’s social well-being. But, as some Americans prioritize activities alone, such as binge-watching TV shows and mindlessly scrolling through social media, the availability of third places has declined. (Vox)
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