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4 Alt Ways Gen Z & Millennials Combat Their Anxiety

Gen Z and Millennials are turning to alternative methods to manage their stress and anxiety, from marijuana to mushrooms—and suggestions from brands, too…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Jul 24 2024
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Nearly half of young people have taken a mental health day to reduce stress in the last year
Over a third have used marijuana for anxiety and 15% have used adaptogens like ashwagandha or reishi in the last year
A quarter have used a mental health resource they learned about from a brand

YPulse’s What is Wellness? trend research proved Gen Z and Millennials believe anything that feels good (yes, including video games) can be good for their mental health—and our most recent Mental Health report reveals that still holds true. We know young people strive to have good mental health: maintaining their mental wellbeing is the most important life goal / aspiration they have this year, even above having a meaningful career or raising a family. And while YPulse data shows exercise, mediation, and walking are the top activities 13-39-year-olds do for their mental health, they’re partaking in some alternative methods to...