It’s no secret that the decline in mental health among young people has reached epidemic levels. Yet, Generation Z also has unprecedented numbers of chronic stressors, including political turmoil, school shootings, economic shifts and most recently, the emotional effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the intensity of the effects can
Mental health issues are a reality for many young people, and COVID only intensified the problem. In 2022, nearly half of young people (47%) told Springtide they were moderately or extremely depressed, 55% reported being moderately or extremely stressed, and 45% said they were moderately or extremely lonely.
We all want to do well in life. We all want to be happy, have meaning and purpose, and be surrounded by great people and healthy relationships. We’d love to experience physical, mental, emotional, financial and spiritual health (preferably all at the same time!). Yet, so many factors of our
There are a number of red flags when it comes to mental health – and young people tell us that when the red flag of isolation starts waving, it’s time to pay attention. Our data show that only 34 percent of young people feel safe talking to adults about mental
When Springtide collected data at the two-year mark of the pandemic, nearly half of the young people (47%) we surveyed said that they were moderately or extremely depressed, while over half of young people said they were moderately or extremely anxious (55%) or moderately or extremely stressed (57%). As we
Of the almost 10,000 young people ages 13-25 we surveyed for the 2022 State of Religion & Young People: Mental Health report, more than 75% say they use social media at least three hours a day of that group, 44% say they use it at least five hours a day.
Springtide interviews young people from a variety of backgrounds and demographics for our studies, and as you might guess, our religious and spiritual lives can be influenced by where we grow up, who we grow up around and how we identify. Our 2022 report, The State of Religion and Young
Pandemic concerns might be fading, but money woes related to inflation may keep holiday gatherings smaller than expected this year – one in five Americans say they’re staying home this year due to tight budgets and concerns about travel disruptions. Yet, no matter how many end up sitting around your
Gen Z often gets a bad rap for being flighty, non-committal, etc., yet all young people (regardless of generation) undergo a shift from parental oversight to self-management that can make them seem less than responsible. Springtide’s research on Gen Z shows that accountability matters – both for themselves and for
Whether it’s a place of worship, learning, business or community service, organizations set out to positively impact people both outside and within their walls. Yet, sometimes organizations can undertake norms or institute practices that end up harming more than helping. With the mental health crisis at an all time high