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More support, please. Members of Gen Z, as digitally native as they come, might have been expected to thrive in a remote working environment. But it turns out that the COVID-19 pandemic has been really tough on this cohort, whose members are just starting out in their careers and are craving more in-person engagement and mentoring. To engage Gen Z’s passion and potential, leaders can create a workplace that encourages open dialogue and the sharing of new ideas. [Fast Company] |
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‘Friends’ for the first time. Gen Zers, still adjusting to the trials and tribulations of adult life, have sought comfort in the TV and fashion trends of the 1990s and early 2000s, before the internet become so ubiquitous. But while that may seem like harmless nostalgia, some experts point out that it also reflects uncertainty, anxiety, and loneliness. [Business Insider] |
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Why it matters. The behavioral-health challenges facing Gen Z are concerning. In a series of consumer surveys and interviews conducted by McKinsey, one in four Gen Z respondents (25%) reported feeling emotionally distressed, almost double the levels reported by millennial and Gen X respondents (13% each), and more than triple the levels reported by baby boomer respondents (8%). |
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How to help. Companies, healthcare leaders, and educators all have a role to play in supporting Gen Z. By creating and improving digital and social-media tools to which that generation responds, stakeholders can increase the number of Gen Zers who seek mental-health support. And because Gen Z cares deeply about diversity, there are opportunities to integrate care and early intervention by providing a more racially and ethnically diverse behavioral-health workforce. Read on to learn what actions can best meet the behavioral-health needs of Gen Z. |
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