Gen Z teens have fared “surprisingly well” in lockdowns. According to a study from the Institute for Family Studies and the Wheatley Institution, teens’ mental health did not “collectively suffer” while in quarantines. They report that the number of teens who say they are depressed or lonely is actually lower this year than in 2018, and those who say they are unhappy or dissatisfied with life is only slightly higher. This paints a “relatively positive picture” for mental health despite the many challenges Gen Z is facing during this time. (The Atlantic)
