Gen Z is notoriously pegged as self-centered and lazy, or assumed to be more prone to mental health issues and vocal about their personal struggles. Do these stereotypes actually hold up in the workplace? 

Mental health resources provider Wysa surveyed over 6,000 workers across the U.S., Canada and the U.K., revealing that younger professionals are struggling more with their mental health than other groups, yet are actually less likely to share their struggles and seek help. According to the survey, 35% of 18-24 year-olds and 30% of 25-34 year-olds have dealt with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, higher than their millennial and Gen X counterparts. Around 45% of Gen Z workers report experiencing emotional distance or isolation from others in response to work-related stress. 

Despite these concerning numbers, young professionals are 14% less likely to seek professional help than older generations. While it may be easy to write off Gen Z as being too weak or delicate to handle adulthood, it’s vital workplace leaders recognize that young workers are navigating a starkly different political and socioeconomic landscape, explains Rachel Barski, director of sales for employers at Wysa.

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Source : https://www.benefitnews.com/news/bosses-cannot-ignore-gen-zs-struggle-with-mental-health