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Young Adults Report Higher Levels of Stress, Reinforcing the Need for Effective Mental Health Education and Resources.
M/A/R/C®’s research on overall health found Gen Z and Millennials are more likely to be stressed than any other generation, which is consistent with data from the American Psychological Association.
Similar to other generations, financial matters, COVID, and work are frequently mentioned sources of stress, but Gen Z and Millennials are more likely than others to say time management contributes to their stress.
Younger adults are also more likely than other generations to be impacted by the stress of others (44%) and feel their workload/obligations are too much to handle (33%). While they cope with stress in traditional ways like sleeping, talking to others, spending time with friends and family, and eating, they are more likely than older generations to turn to alternative methods, such as meditation and pampering/spa days.
Mental health resources should include an emphasis on stress reduction in order to support Gen Z and Millennials.