JDV on Gen Z

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What happiness means to Gen Z

What happiness means to Gen Z

As 22% of high school students consider suicide, this topic is more important than ever

Apr 01, 2023
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In the last year, nearly a quarter (22%) of high school students seriously considered suicide. Among those who identify as LGBTQ, almost one in two (45%) seriously considered ending their life.

According to the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey from the CDC, the number of Gen Z-ers reporting persistent sadness or hopelessness has been on a de…

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