Why Gen Z Has the Poorest Mental Health of Any Generation

Published: June 3, 2024, 10 a.m.

b"Did you know only 15% of Gen Z report having excellent mental health?\\n\\nOn this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe dives deep into the disturbing rise of mental health issues like anxiety and depression plaguing Gen Z. He unpacks the key contributors fueling this crisis and provides practical solutions to improve mental wellbeing.\\xa0\\n\\nYou'll learn:\\n\\n\\nWhy Gen Z has the poorest mental health of any generation\\n\\nHow social media and excessive screen time negatively impact youth\\n\\nThe concerning link between political activism and mental health issues\\n\\nThe protective benefits of religion and conservatism for mental health\\n\\nSimple lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve mental wellbeing\\n\\n\\nDon't miss this important episode! You'll gain valuable insights into the Gen Z mental health crisis and walk away with powerful, science-backed strategies to foster positive mental health in yourself and your loved ones.\\xa0\\n\\n\\nWant more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.\\n\\nFollow Dr. Josh Axe\\nInstagram\\nTwitter\\nFacebook\\nTik-Tok\\n\\nFollow Leaders\\nInstagram\\nTwitter\\nFacebook\\nEmail Newsletter\\n\\n\\n------\\xa0\\n\\nLinks:\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.axios.com/2024/02/17/gen-z-depression-anxiety-future-workforce\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.edelman.com/insights/unleashing-power-gen-z\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.cnn.com/2023/09/14/health/gen-z-mental-health-gallup-wellness-cec/index.html\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/02/20/most-u-s-teens-see-anxiety-and-depression-as-a-major-problem-among-their-peers/\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.aecf.org/blog/generation-z-and-mental-health\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2022-04-12/gen-z-spends-half-its-waking-hours-on-screen-time-heres-the-good-and-bad-news-for-hollywood-the-wide-shot\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db380.htm\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db444.htm\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2808748\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://berkeleyhighjacket.com/2023/opinion/a-careful-balance-must-be-struck-between-political-involvement-and-mental-health/\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5768845/\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/normalizing-to-sensationalizing-the-evolution-of-mental-health/\\xa0\\n\\n\\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjuVluzxDP4\\xa0\\n\\nhttps://themillionairenextdoor.com/2011/07/conservatives-or-liberals-who-give-more/\\n\\nhttps://americanaffairsjournal.org/2023/03/how-to-understand-the-well-being-gap-between-liberals-and-conservatives/\\n\\n\\nhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34429211/#:~:text=Our%20meta%2Danalysis%20results%20suggest,giving%20varies%20under%20different%20scenarios."