Let’s start off on the right foot
“Reach for the stars.”–Christa McAuliffe
Due to increasingly poor mental health, Gen Z is less engaged with their health care, making them feel less in control of their overall health and lifespan, and less likely to be proactive about maintaining good health.
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It isn’t. In fact, it’s so bad that Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory to address the “youth mental health crisis” made worse by the pandemic.
Well, yes. Unfortunately. But Gen Z reported the least positive life outlook, including lower levels of emotional and social well-being than older generations.
They don’t seek it out. Gen Z reported higher rates of behavioral-health diagnoses, but they were less likely to report seeking treatment compared to other generations.
It is. Some factors for why they aren’t seeking help are lack of diversity in care, perceived affordability of care, and stigma associated with mental or substance use disorders.
Yes. Especially in minority groups or children of immigrants.
Authentic personalization. Gen Z reported the least amount of satisfaction with telehealth mental services, saying that the experience lacked professionalism and the ability to make a trusting connection.
Push for more diversity. Lack of personalization and lack of diversity when it comes to mental health apps and/or behavior-health workers turns Gen Z off in more ways than one.
Think of it as an investment in the future. Health care leaders, employers, and educators all have a role to play in supporting the behavioral health of Gen Z. By taking a tailored, generational approach to designing messages, products, and services, stakeholders can meaningfully improve the behavioral health of Gen Z and help them achieve their full potential.
Date with data: 64% of counties in the U.S. have a shortage of mental-health providers.
Further reading: Are we in an existential crisis?
Extraordinary isn’t necessarily the path toward a happy life.
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Hear me out! There are some extraordinary pressures to live the perfect life: Travel the world (or #vanlife), while working to professional success, having the perfect family, etc.
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Exactly. The big problem here is that a picture-perfect adulthood isn’t realistic. The goalposts will keep moving and there will always be that “grass is always greener” feeling. That, plus, “finding yourself” seems to have become a competitive sport.
Right. But like we mentioned above, mental health (especially among the digital native Gen Z) is suffering immensely. Might that be because we’re never satisfied? Glorifying that there is always something better can sow deep feelings of insecurity and depression.
Maybe take a social vacation? Taking breaks from social media (even for a few hours) can help alleviate feelings of ineptitude.
Sure. But still, before you make your 2022 vision board consider the value in your current situation. Ordinariness does not stand in opposition to dreams. But focusing on finding your own interpretations of fulfillment instead of *ahem* seeing something on social media will be key to lasting happiness. #Daretobeordinary
Further reading: How solitude can help you regulate your mood.
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