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3 Ways European Gen Z & Gen Alpha Are Being Raised with Mental Health In Mind

Mental health is a priority for Millennial parents in Western Europe, who are taking steps to ensure their Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids are being raised with mental health in mind…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Jun 27 2023
Western Europe

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Gen Z and Gen Alpha in WE are growing up with open conversations about mental health at home, and are encouraged to talk freely about their mental struggles
Millennial parents are also teaching their children practical techniques—such as mindfulness—to help them take care of their mental health
Two in five Millennial parents are using apps to best support the mental health of their kids

YPulse’s data from our Mental Health Report shows that 79% of Western European parents consider mental health within their parenting style, meaning that mental health is at the forefront of their minds when it comes to educating their Gen Alpha and Gen Z kids. These gens are growing up in a post-pandemic world where mental health among children is taken more seriously and is a top priority for their parents. When YPulse asks European Millennial parents about how exactly they are raising their children with mental health in mind, these are three key findings: Gen Z and Gen Alpha are...