McKinsey April 28, 2023
By Erica Coe, Andrew Doy, Kana Enomoto , and Cheryl Healy

A new McKinsey Health Institute survey finds that Gen Z’s social media engagement can feel negative but can also help with finding mental health support and connectivity.

Much like many relationships a person might have between ages 18 and 24, the relationship a young person has with social media can be complicated. No matter where they live, respondents in a new global survey said social media usage can lead to a fear of missing out (FOMO) or poor body image, but it also can help with social connections and self-expression.

McKinsey Health Institute’s (MHI’s) 2022 Global Gen Z Survey asked more than 42,000 respondents in 26 countries across continents...

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Topics: Mental Health, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Social Media, Survey / Study, Technology, Trends
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