June 03, 2024

Why Gen Z Has the Poorest Mental Health of Any Generation

27 minutes

Did you know only 15% of Gen Z report having excellent mental health?

On 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.

You'll learn:

Why Gen Z has the poorest mental health of any generation

How social media and excessive screen time negatively impact youth

The concerning link between political activism and mental health issues

The protective benefits of religion and conservatism for mental health

Simple lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve mental wellbeing

Don'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.

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Links:

https://www.axios.com/2024/02/17/gen-z-depression-anxiety-future-workforce

https://www.edelman.com/insights/unleashing-power-gen-z

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/14/health/gen-z-mental-health-gallup-wellness-cec/index.html

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/02/20/most-u-s-teens-see-anxiety-and-depression-as-a-major-problem-among-their-peers/

https://www.aecf.org/blog/generation-z-and-mental-health

https://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

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db380.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db444.htm

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2808748

https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/2023/opinion/a-careful-balance-must-be-struck-between-political-involvement-and-mental-health/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5768845/

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/normalizing-to-sensationalizing-the-evolution-of-mental-health/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjuVluzxDP4

https://themillionairenextdoor.com/2011/07/conservatives-or-liberals-who-give-more/

https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2023/03/how-to-understand-the-well-being-gap-between-liberals-and-conservatives/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34429211/#:~:text=Our%20meta%2Danalysis%20results%20suggest,giving%20varies%20under%20different%20scenarios.

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June 03, 2024

Why Gen Z Has the Poorest Mental Health of Any Generation

27 minutes

Did you know only 15% of Gen Z report having excellent mental health?

You'll learn:

Why Gen Z has the poorest mental health of any generation

How social media and excessive screen time negatively impact youth

The concerning link between political activism and mental health issues

The protective benefits of religion and conservatism for mental health

Simple lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve mental wellbeing

Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Follow Dr. Josh Axe

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Twitter

Facebook

Tik-Tok

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Links:

https://www.axios.com/2024/02/17/gen-z-depression-anxiety-future-workforce

https://www.edelman.com/insights/unleashing-power-gen-z

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/14/health/gen-z-mental-health-gallup-wellness-cec/index.html

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/02/20/most-u-s-teens-see-anxiety-and-depression-as-a-major-problem-among-their-peers/

https://www.aecf.org/blog/generation-z-and-mental-health

https://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

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db380.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db444.htm

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2808748

https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/2023/opinion/a-careful-balance-must-be-struck-between-political-involvement-and-mental-health/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5768845/

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/normalizing-to-sensationalizing-the-evolution-of-mental-health/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjuVluzxDP4

https://themillionairenextdoor.com/2011/07/conservatives-or-liberals-who-give-more/

https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2023/03/how-to-understand-the-well-being-gap-between-liberals-and-conservatives/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34429211/#:~:text=Our%20meta%2Danalysis%20results%20suggest,giving%20varies%20under%20different%20scenarios.

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