French Gen Z are struggling with their mental health, and the French government wants to help them. The newly appointed Prime Minister of France, Michel Barnier, announced he wanted to make mental health a “national priority” for 2025. According to government figures, 20.8% of young French adults 18-24-years-old suffer from depression—almost twice as much as in 2021—and 13% of 6-11-year-olds have mental health issues. While the details of the PM’s new plan for mental health care are still unclear, it’s expected to tackle the lack of mental health professionals in the country, especially child psychiatrists. (La Croix)
📊 YPulse data: 65% of French 18-24-year-olds agree, “I constantly feel stressed”
