Mental health challenges can be experienced by children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. It can often feel like an isolated time, with feelings of shame and confusion about where to turn.
Earlier this year, a national poll of a representative sample of 2,000 adults revealed that one in seven think their mental health is bad. Young adults in the age bracket 16 to 24, commonly known as Gen Z, are the most severely affected, with almost one-quarter (23.5%) describing their mental health as bad or as bad as it has ever been.
Gen Z
Gen Z is experiencing higher-than-average levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. This demographic reported the least positive life outlook and felt the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic most, with many having schooling, socialising, and key milestones disrupted.
This demographic also reported having more unmet social needs than any other generation, citing income, employment, education, and social support as the areas that are most challenging.
Gen Z is more unlikely than other generations to seek professional help in times of crisis; instead, it is more likely to resort to social media and digital resources. When professional help is sought, many members of Gen Z reported that they felt services were lacking or insufficient.
Mental health training
A good level of understanding and training is paramount to helping both the younger generations and the wider public in times of mental health challenges or crises. Whether you work with children or adults, attending mental health training courses Blackpool and having the appropriate skills to identify struggles is more important than ever.
You will find a range of mental health training courses Blackpool and across the country. Run by specialist providers, these include mental health awareness, psychological first aid, and hosting suicidal conversations.
Gen Z will provide our future leaders, politicians, healthcare workers, and more. We must take all the necessary steps to ensure their mental health and well-being are protected and prioritised, with education and training being the first step in increasing awareness and understanding.
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