Description
Gen Z has known turbulence and instability. They are coming of age in a time of global unrest, divisive politics, and the ubiquitous presence of technology. A generation that has grown up in a time with active shooter drills in their schools has seen visible impacts of climate change, “fake news”, and ‘#Me-too’ as trending topics. They are a generation that is determined to be highly connected with living in an era of high-tech communication, technology-driven lifestyles, and prolific use of social media.
Irrespective of where they are domiciled, news of terror attacks such as 9/11 (in the US) 26/11 (in India) have always been their norm. Violence, including school shootings and rapes, has mercilessly been on the news 24/7. It is difficult for Gen Z to escape the threat of physical or emotional abuse anywhere, as bullying has gone online via social media and follows them everywhere on their mobile devices. The constant perceived threat of personal harm has become a defining characteristic for this generation. Over half the youth today report being cyberbullied. While it is challenging to trace suicide rates back to specific causes, bullying is a known factor in many young suicides. All of this and then having to live the experience of a full-fledged pandemic has brought an immense amount of stress and anxiety in their lives which have become an integral feature and only growing with time.
In this episode – Health and Well Being expert Gunjan Y Trivedi talks about stress in the context of Gen Z and its importance. He helps us understand the difference between stress, anxiety, and depression and their key contributors and dimensions. He helps us understand why some Gen Z’s are better at coping with stress than others. The talk also highlights the lifestyle choices Gen Z can explore to reduce anxiety and depression.
So whether you are a teenager, a new student, or a boss seeing a new employee struggling with stress and pressure – learn how putting simple daily, and practical routinescan alleviate anxiety in the lives of Gen Z.
