Events & Resources
Events
Register for an upcoming webinar and track which industry events our analysts attend.
Learn More →Topics
See All Topics →Latest Articles
Explore our Research →Short-form video commands young British viewers as older audiences hold the line for TV series
Article |
Apr 2, 2026
Gap and Stanley shows how to turn creators into commerce engines
Article |
Apr 2, 2026
Sports betting data gives marketers an edge in connecting with fans
Article |
Apr 2, 2026
Electronics and software brands front-loaded their 2025 ad budgets, then hit the brakes in H2
Article |
Apr 1, 2026
AI is rewriting the start of the shopping journey
Article |
Apr 1, 2026
AI policy patchwork grows as California sets its own standards with an executive order
Article |
Apr 1, 2026
Rufus ads open a window into Amazon’s AI—while missing some shoppers
Article |
Apr 1, 2026
Calls grow to ban AI videos on YouTube Kids app
Article |
Apr 1, 2026
Nike’s turnaround hits a speed bump
Article |
Apr 1, 2026
Sustainable packaging can give brands an edge
Article |
Apr 1, 2026
About
Our Methodology
Rigorous proprietary data vetting strips biases and produces superior insights.
Learn More →Data Drop: 5 Charts on Gen Z’s Mental Health and Their Attitudes Toward Social Media
Table of Contents
Over 40% of Gen Zers have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.
Gen Zers have conflicting opinions when it comes to social media’s impact on their mental health.
Some Gen Zers will step away from social media when it becomes overwhelming.
Gen Zers are more likely than other generations to seek therapy.
Media Gallery
Table of Contents
Over 40% of Gen Zers have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.
Gen Zers have conflicting opinions when it comes to social media’s impact on their mental health.
Some Gen Zers will step away from social media when it becomes overwhelming.
Gen Zers are more likely than other generations to seek therapy.
Media Gallery
According to a recent public health warning issued by the US surgeon general, social media could have negative effects on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. To put that into context, we’ve compiled five charts that show the current state of Gen Zers’ mental health, how they feel about social media, and their willingness to receive care.
Over 40% of Gen Zers have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.
- Of those Gen Zers, 9 in 10 experience anxiety and nearly 8 in 10 experience depression, according to Harmony Healthcare IT.
- Nearly 70% of US adult Gen Zers feel the pandemic harmed their mental health.
- Of those who were diagnosed with a mental health condition, more than 1 in 4 (26%) were diagnosed during the pandemic (from March 2020 or later).
%20scale(0.100000,-0.100000)%22%0A%20%20fill=%22%23000000%22%20stroke=%22none%22%3E%0A%20%20%3C/g%3E%0A%3C/svg%3E%0A)
State of Mental Health According to US Gen Z Adults, Sep 2022 (% of respondents)
US Adults Who Report Their Mental vs. Physical Health as Poor or Very Poor, by Generation, Nov 2022 (% of respondents in each group)
Social Media's Effect on Mental Health According to US Gen Z Adults, Sep 2022 (% of respondents)
4 in 10 US Gen Zers Have Taken Social Media Breaks for Their Mental Health, Feb 2023 (% of respondents in each group)
You've read 0 of 2 free articles this month.
Get more articles - create your free account today!
Contact Us →
Worldwide HQ
685 Third Avenue21st FloorNew York, NY 100171-800-405-0844
Sales Inquiries
1-800-405-0844[email protected]
* Copyright © 2026
EMARKETER Inc. All Rights Reserved.