Mental Health And Wellbeing:
Mental health and related issues are of great concern, particularly among Generation Z, today’s young generation. The problem is now so normal and common that we can consider this a new normal, and post-pandemic, the surge is becoming more intense.
Being depressed or irritable occasionally is part of life. Exams, arguments with family or friends, switching schools, or moving homes are just a few examples of life events that can make young people depressed and anxious.
Sometimes, depressive feelings persist for weeks or months and interfere with daily life. A young person may have depression, a serious illness that can affect people of all ages if they consistently feel depressed and have trouble motivating themselves.
What Research Says:
One of the most prevalent mental illnesses in the world is anxiety. Research indicates that Generation Z (Gen Z), who were born between 1997 and 2012 and are currently between the ages of 10 and 25, are the most anxious generation to date. In addition to the pandemic, unemployment, environmental change, technology, and other sources of stress also contribute to Gen Zers’ anxiety.
Why is Generation Z less traumatized in terms of mental health?
The fact that Gen Z faces less shame when getting help than previous generations may also be a contributing factor. Gen Z is a generation that does not experience the same prejudices as millennials and Gen X, who still belonged to a generation in which discussing mental health issues or asking for help was seen as unusual or wrong. This raises the question of why this generation is subject to less guilt and shame. Why has stigma diminished in the era of Generation Z?
Channeling the Level of Care of Mental Illness:
Gen Z was raised in a culture where seeking treatment for psychological issues is common and accepted. They have no negative associations with discussing the alternative because they are unaware of it. Gen Z views seeking mental health support as a strength rather than a limitation, much like going to the doctor for a broken bone would be considered a wise move.
Using social media to reduce stereotypes:
Through connectivity and shared understanding, social media has assisted in normalizing mental health issues and reducing stereotypes among this generation. Generation Z was raised in a time when seeking help was encouraged and accepted.
Generation Z has experienced the full range of mental health awareness. In contrast to being shrouded in secrecy, mental health is talked about openly, just like one would talk about brushing their teeth or washing their hair. This shift in perspective is largely being driven by social media and the Internet, as well as gradually evolving viewpoints in the mainstream media and public perception.
Spotlight Culture:
Generation Z was raised in a society where stigmatization is accepted as the norm. This is particularly clear in the way that language has evolved. Prior generations’ knowledge of mental health was frequently more constrained by what their parents had told them, what they had learned in school, and what was generally whispered or rumored in their private lives and in popular culture.
Taking Part in Cure:
Finally, Gen Z has taught older generations the importance of taking an active role in one’s own treatment and recovery in order to effectively manage stress and make progress toward achieving one’s goals. The best course of action for managing mental health is to face the issue head-on and seek assistance.
A Message from Wellbeing:
The worldview of each generation is shaped by the surroundings in which they were brought up. Despite how much pressure Gen Z seems to experience on a daily basis, every generation has experienced stress and has handled it in a different way.
To advance to a better way of life, change is required, and it is evident. No matter what generation you are a part of, stay up to date by keeping your eyes and ears open. What appears to be wrong to you today might become the norm tomorrow. The only thing that is constant, as they say, is change.
