{"id":339107,"date":"2023-08-18T18:10:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T22:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=339107"},"modified":"2023-11-16T09:43:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T14:43:44","slug":"generation-z-at-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/generation-z-at-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Generation Z at Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generation Z are those born between 1997 and 2012. These youths were born in a fully digitized world. Unfortunately, the growth of technology has affected many of their mental health. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #003366;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonyhit.com\/state-of-gen-z-mental-health\/#\">According to an article from Harmony Healthcare IT,<\/a> \u201cThe biggest mental health issue Gen Z deals with is anxiety. Nine out of ten Gen Z with diagnosed mental health conditions struggle with anxiety, and nearly eight out of ten (78%) are battling depression.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the COVID-19 pandemic, young people\u2019s mental health deterioration has intensified. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFor example, during the period of isolation, using social media has undoubtedly brought many benefits. Yet, the influence of social media and excessive exposure to these means of interaction can compromise the perception of reality. Especially that of adolescents. Data from the literature on the subject prove that the dependency on the use of social media provides risks to psychological health. This dependence generates social and emotional problems, such as cyberbullying, depression, anxiety, and disorders related to sleep and food,\u201d says psychologist Patr\u00edcia Melo.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gen Z is undoubtedly growing up in a turbulent time. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ypg.usa\/\">Youth Power Group<\/a> (YPG) understands the risk of social and emotional problems Generation Z may be facing. Through numerous activities, the YPG allows these young people to express themself and receive counseling from coordinators that have overcome similar situations. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Youth Power Group, young people are taught to take advantage of this phase to develop skills, make friends that genuinely add something good to their life, and learn more about faith. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child, a young adult, is facing any mental health problem or you are facing it. We encourage you to join the YPG Sundays at 1 PM at any <\/span><a style=\"color: #003366;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universal Church near you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Call <a href=\"tel:18883324141\">1-888-332-4141<\/a> for more information. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Generation Z are those born between 1997 and 2012. These youths were born in a fully digitized world. Unfortunately, the growth of technology has affected many of their mental health. According to an article from Harmony Healthcare IT, \u201cThe biggest mental health issue Gen Z deals with is anxiety. 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