Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Gen Z's Mental Health Struggles and Generational Divide
Gen Z is often called too sensitive, but they face many challenges that older generations didn't.
They deal with constant connectivity, economic instability, and climate anxiety, all while trying to maintain a perfect image on social media.
Older generations might not understand these struggles because they were taught to endure without expressing their feelings.
Gen Z, however, is learning to talk about their mental health, which some older people see as a weakness.
But experts say that expressing emotions is actually a strength and helps in managing mental health better.
This generation is working to reduce the stigma around mental health and is more open about seeking help.
Gen Z faces unique challenges like constant connectivity, economic instability, and climate anxiety.
Older generations often dismiss Gen Z's mental health concerns as oversensitivity.
Experts argue that expressing emotions is a strength and helps in managing mental health.
Gen Z is more open about seeking therapy and is working to reduce the stigma around mental health.
A recent debate on a talk show highlighted the generational divide on mental health awareness.
- Who
- Generation Z and older generations
- What
- A debate on mental health awareness and generational differences
- When
- Recent, with a specific incident on a talk show
- Where
- India, with references to Noida and Bengaluru
- Why
- Gen Z's unique challenges and the need for emotional expression
- Dr. Sakshi Mandhyan
- Psychologist and founder at Mandhyan Care
- Manasvi Azad
- Counselling psychologist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Karishma Desai Shah
- Counselling psychologist and founder at Nimitt Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
- Ananya Panday
- Gen Z actor who defended mental health awareness
- Twinkle Khanna and Farah Khan
- Criticized Gen Z's focus on mental health