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“Everyone’s Anxious, But No One’s Talking” – Why is Gen-Z Struggling with Mental Health?

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Christian Moses Wiharto, Mushare Waleed K Alhowaish & Zen Phopitchayakul Illustration: [Davies Christian Surya] At first glance, Gen Z may seem like the most connected and informed generation, scrolling, posting, and keeping up with everything from social trends to global news. But behind the facade of preparedness, some are lying awake at 2 a.m., scrolling through group chats they don’t feel part of, or re-reading a message to the counselling office left unsent, unsure if what they’re feeling is ‘serious enough’ to get help. Gen Z is entering adulthood in a fast-moving, unpredictable world. This year, they’re projected to … Continue reading “Everyone’s Anxious, But No One’s Talking” – Why is Gen-Z Struggling with Mental Health?

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Unequal Lessons- LGBTQ+ struggles in international education and its effect on mental health

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Iman, Mikail & Shaika Image: Image created using ChatGPT from the prompt “generate an image of LGBTQ+ gen z students in an academic setting” Since the start of the fight for acceptance, LGBTQ+ youth have experienced challenges along the way that affect their mental wellbeing. And these challenges are unique and affect their lives in a different manner than of non-LGBTQ+ individuals. These challenges stem from societal expectations put upon LGBTQ+ youth. However, other minority groups also share similarities in how they are treated stemming from xenophobia, making them experience micro-aggressions and discrimination but the reasons behind that treatment … Continue reading Unequal Lessons- LGBTQ+ struggles in international education and its effect on mental health