“Gen Z and the Mind: How to Heal Mental Health in a Digital Age”
“Gen Z and the Mind: How to Heal Mental Health in a Digital Age”Every generation has its defining experiences. The Silent Generation grew up in the aftermath of world wars. Baby Boomers were shaped by post-war prosperity and social revolutions. Millennials came of age alongside the internet’s first wave. But Generation Z — often defined as those born from 1997 onwards — is unique in human history: they have never known a world without high-speed internet, smartphones, and social media.
They are “digital natives” in the truest sense, living in a world where online and offline experiences are deeply intertwined. This constant connectivity has provided them with unprecedented access to knowledge, communities, and opportunities — but it has also exposed them to unique stressors, new forms of comparison, and a pace of life that can be mentally exhausting.
