As part of our multiyear campaign titled What’s Working, sponsored in part by Lilly Endowment Inc., we’re talking with faith-based organizations across the country to discover how they’re working to engage Gen Z. Generation Spark supports young people by empowering adults to better connect with them. Born out of the
While some young people note the ways religion can take a toll on one’s mental health, many others say their engagement with religion and spirituality bolsters their mental wellness. Faith communities and organizations have a distinct role in creating mental-health friendly environments for young people. While some young people note
Young people spend most of their time in educational environments, and therefore school staff often serve as a first witness to their students’ mental health struggles. Schools and the trusted adults within them are uniquely positioned to create environments that strengthen young people’s mental health. In the fall of 2021,
Young people report near-epidemic levels of loneliness and stress. Yet, young people know the importance of creating a sense of belonging and how adults can aid in the process. In 2019, Springtide Research Institute surveyed 1,000 young people and interviewed 35 more to understand young people’s experiences with loneliness, isolation,