Half of Gen Z workers feel burnout once a week—but they’re still optimistic about their futures. 

Half of Gen Z workers feel burnout once a week—but they’re still optimistic about their futures. New research from The Mary Christie Institute found that 53% of recent college graduates said they feel burnout at least once a week. The survey also found that about half said they experienced emotional hardships over the last year and “about 43 percent said they had anxiety and 31 percent said they had depression.” Their mental health challenges are mainly linked to financial stress and few being able to afford professional care for their mental well-being. But despite their hardships, “three quarters of these young professionals said they felt optimistic about their futures.” YPulse’s new Life Milestones and Future Plans report shows that having a good mental well-being is Gen Z and Millennials’ top goal / aspiration for this year. (The Hill)