The devastating mental health crisis affecting Gen-Z and millennials
Gen Z is considered to be âthe most depressed generation:. 91% of Gen Z reported experiencing psychological symptoms due to stress. According to a study by Western Governors University in 2019, only 45% of Gen Z believe their mental health is good, 11% lower than the millennial generation. The Pew Research Center found that 70% of teens believe that depression and anxiety are significant problems amongst their peers. In todayâs podcast episode, I sit down with Adam Sweet to discuss his viral YouTube video âWhy Is Gen Z Humor So Weird?â As a member of Gen Z himself, Adam provides further context and lived experience as we explore why members of âiGenâ statistically have more mental health problems than any other generation before them.
đĄ Questions answered and topics discussed in this episode:
â "Depressed humorâ and how it may have started with Millennials
â Who is Generation Z (Gen-Z) â exploring the characteristics of this generation of digital natives
â Social media addiction and the impact needing to be âalways onlineâ is having on this generationâs ability to socialize in person
â Social media as a distraction from real life
â TikTok addiction
â How extreme perfectionism is driving Gen Z and Millennials to depression
â The negative impact of âover-parentingâ (parentification and emotional incest)
â Understanding the existentialism behind Gen Z humor
â How the current social media climate is creating a âme-focusedâ culture (understanding âmain character syndromeâ)
â Instagram and its impact on body image
â How to detox from social media
â How to create healthier social media habits
Watch Adam's original YouTube video: âWhy Is Gen-Z Humor So Weird?â
Disclaimer: information contained in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional.
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