The Most Common Issues Gen Z Patients Bring Up In Therapy
Huff Postvisualspace via Getty Images Therapists are observing several common themes among their Gen Z patients. Here, therapists share the issues that Gen Zers commonly bring up during their sessions, in addition to how to deal with those feelings: Anxiety With the constant stream of phone notifications, looming deadlines and family responsibilities — all while juggling their own identities — it’s common for Gen Zers to grapple with anxiety and stress. Body Image “There has been a consistent theme of Gen Z clients bringing up issues with body images and feelings of inadequacy,” Mancao said. “Clients often come in saying they want to fix their attachment style, or are too focused on their partners’ attachment style, or want to know how it’s impacting their relationships,” Nasir said. Gaining Support From Community “One of the most common issues that arises when I have conducted a psychological evaluation with Gen Z individuals is the issue of feeling “different” with having a mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety or ADHD, for instance,” said Nekeshia Hammond, a psychologist, speaker and author.
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