Is Gen Z the Loneliest Generation? (Above The Noise, 2021)

This video from Above The Noise (2021) explores the increasing trend of youth feeling lonely and the possible factors leading the loneliness epidemic, such as smartphone and social media usage, which go against how our brains are wired for in-person human interactions. The host, Myles Bess, interviews psychologist Justin Puder, PhD. Puder discusses how loneliness activates the same neural passageways connected with feeling physical pain. Moreover, Gen Z youth are interviewed about their experiences and perspectives on their loneliness. Hence, this resource emphasizes the importance of reaching out and reconnecting with peers despite initial feelings of stress. This video is a vital resource for Gen Z youth navigating their generation's social complexities because forming a real-life community is indispensable for mental health.

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