Gen Z is an anxious generation, and in many ways, rightfully so. According to YPulse’s Mental Health report, 76% of 13-24-year-olds say they feel anxious about the future—a number that’s remained high, and actually increased from 71% in 2022. This growing anxiety isn’t surprising given unprecedented challenges from navigating the fallout of a global pandemic to dealing with tense political polarization and climate change. And these issues have only been amplified by viral content and a 24/7 news cycle, fueling a persistent sense of doom and anxiety within this gen that feels impossible to escape. There are, unfortunately, many potential causes of their stress. But to learn what is most responsible, YPulse’s Mental Health report, we ask 13-39-year-olds what they think is the biggest source of anxiety for their generation—and why*. Our data shows the top stressors they name reflect both their life stages and the economic and social challenges they’re navigating every day: Gen Z says social media / internet is the biggest source of anxiety for...
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