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Gen Z is experiencing more mental health issues than other generations right now.
And their distress levels are quite concerning.
The oldest members of Gen Zaged 18 to 24however, arent feeling that way.
Only 42% of them say their mental health has been good or better in the past 30 days.
Older generations seem to be doing the best right now in terms of mental health.
Almost half of them report symptoms of depression over the past two weeks.
Meanwhile, only 30% of Gen X and just 14% of Boomers said the same.
Only 53% of Generation X and 35% of Boomers said the same.
On the surface, it seems like young people would have less reason to stress than other generations.
But many individuals in Gen Z spent the pandemic living alone.Lonelinessmay play a big role in their distress.
The younger generation faces anuncertain job marketand an unclear financial future.
And they have much less wealth than past generations had at their age.
So its not surprising that both Gen Z and Millennials say their biggest source of stress isfinancial problems.
While COVID is a big stressor for all other generations, Gen Z is the least stressed about it.
Perhaps this is because theyre not as likely to have serious symptoms if they contract it.
Overall, 17% of Americans say theyve seen a mental health professional in the last 30 days.
But, Gen Z continues to express a concern about the stigma associated with mental health treatment.
Despite that, theyre actually more nervous about post-pandemic life than other generations.
Gen Z is the most nervous about resuming activities.
Millennials and Generation X are also nervous, but theyre equally optimistic.
Boomers (40%) and Silent Generation (46%) are the most optimistic about the future.
Gen Z may be nervous because of the ongoing uncertainty of the job market and the economy.
Its tough to make those choices during a global pandemic.
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