Turning the Corner | Approaches for Gen Z Students to Cope with Mental Stress RIGHT NOW - NIFI

The COVID-19 pandemic marked what many called “The Lost Year” of 2020, but for Generation Z, its effects stretched far beyond that label. Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z includes students from upper elementary through college, many of whom were navigating school transitions or entering the workforce during the pandemic’s upheaval. On top of the public health crisis, this generation faced political unrest, economic strains, and widespread uncertainty at pivotal points in their development. The compounding challenges made their experiences uniquely unsettling compared to older generations.