Three in four 15-17-year-olds cite mass shootings as a key cause of their anxiety. Gen Z was less likely than any other generation to tell the American Psychological Association that their health was “excellent” or “very good” while 27% used the terms “fair” or “poor.” And overall, 91% of 15-21-year-olds say that they’ve felt physical effects from stress. Additionally, they were more likely to say that headline-making issues like school shootings, gun violence, sexual harassment, and more were sources of their stress. (Time)
