5 Common Mental Health Issues in Gen Z

[Howard]

Gen Z, which refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012, may be particularly vulnerable to certain mental health issues. Here are some of the most common mental health issues that affect Gen Z:

    Anxiety: Gen Z may experience anxiety related to academic pressures, social media use, and uncertainty about the future.

    Depression: Gen Z may experience depression related to social isolation, academic pressures, and financial stress.

    Self-harm: Gen Z may engage in self-harm behaviors such as cutting or burning, as a way of coping with emotional pain.

    Substance use: Gen Z may be more likely to use drugs or alcohol to cope with stress or anxiety.

    Eating disorders: Gen Z may be at risk for eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia, related to body image issues and societal pressures.

[JackSparrow]

These conditions are certainly common in Gen Z. However, Gen Z also suffer form other mental health conditions:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Gen Z may be diagnosed with ADHD, which can affect their academic performance and social relationships.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Gen Z may experience OCD, which can cause intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

Bipolar disorder: Gen Z may experience bipolar disorder, which can cause extreme mood swings.

Schizophrenia: Gen Z may experience schizophrenia, which can cause delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Gen Z may experience PTSD related to traumatic events such as school shootings or natural disasters.

[Arnold]

Other mental health conditions in Gen Z include:

Social anxiety: Gen Z may experience social anxiety related to social media use and fear of social rejection.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD): Gen Z may experience BDD, which can cause obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD): Gen Z may experience BPD, which can cause instability in relationships and emotions.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): Gen Z may experience GAD, which can cause chronic and excessive worry.

Panic disorder: Gen Z may experience panic disorder, which can cause sudden and intense panic attacks.