• Cryophilia@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    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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      2 years ago

      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.

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      2 years ago

      You know a substantial number of Zoomers are not teenagers and haven’t been for many years yeah?

      I’m not sure why it has to be a controversial take that the first generation to grow up with unfettered internet access and subsequently the most awareness of any and every global crisis, has a disproportionately large number of people with anxiety disorders. It’s not like it’s all or nothing either, you can have mild-moderate anxiety and still have a diagnosable disorder