• TootSweet@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I do have to wonder how these figures compare to older generations and to what extent underreporting due to stigmas around mental health could be corrected for between generations.

    (I hope this already comes across, but I absolutely don’t mean to diminish the severity of the mental health problems faced by Gen Z or anyone else.)

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      Yeah, both my boomer parents 100% have anxiety with periods of uncontrollable panic attacks, but they refuse to acknowledge this is the case. There is definitely a stigma when talking about mental health for their generation.

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      but I absolutely don’t mean to diminish the severity of the mental health problems faced by Gen Z

      I, for one, do

      Half of y’all are just saying you have mental issues because you’re in the “it’s not a phase, mom” tween phase.

      Don’t get me wrong, 30% is still a staggering number, but 60% is just ridiculous. You’re fine. Chill tf out.

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        Article is bullshit anyway.

        Their source doesn’t say 61% of Gen Z.

        It only surveyed people who already have anxiety.

        So it’s 61% of gen z with anxiety have a official anxiety diagnosis from a medical professional.