A world of darkness

Is it just me or do others feel a dark, depressive air about the world these days? It's like everyone is in this empty place, void of happiness and contentment. It's hard to describe but I feel it not only as I'm holed up in the house, but also when I venture out to drive the kiddie to school or run an errand. Like there's something heavy weighing on the collective mind of the world. I don't know, maybe it is just me.