2025全球挑战对Z世代心理健康的影响研究报告

Summary of UNICEF 2025 Youth Mental Health Report

Core Content

This report from UNICEF 2025 explores the mental health challenges faced by Gen Z in the context of global crises such as climate anxiety, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical conflict. It emphasizes the deep emotional and psychological impact of these issues on young people and highlights the need for a collective, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach to addressing mental health.

Main Findings

Gen Z and News Consumption

• Gen Z are highly engaged with the world's future and consume news more frequently than any other type of content.
• 74% of Gen Z engage with news at least once a week.
• 60% of Gen Z report feeling overwhelmed by news and events.
• 67% feel overwhelmed by global news, compared to 60% by national and 40% by community news.
• Young adults and women are most affected by this overwhelming news consumption.

Mental Health and Well-Being

• Overwhelm from global issues correlates with lower well-being and reduced sense of empowerment.
• The WHO-5 Well-being Index is used to measure well-being, with scores indicating the quality of life.
• 55% of Gen Z believe their coping mechanisms are effective, but this drops to 52% for women and 52% for young adults.

Stigma and Awareness

• Despite high familiarity with mental health topics, stigma persists in schools and workplaces.
• 41% of Gen Z believe there is a stigma in schools and 43% in workplaces.
• 42% of women Gen Z report negative views in schools, compared to 36% of men.
• 52% of Gen Z are knowledgeable about mental health resources, but this varies by country.

Role of Institutions

• Gen Z expect collective action and want to be at the forefront of mental health solutions.
• Myself, Schools, and National Government are the top three institutions Gen Z believes should lead in mental health support.
• 74% of Gen Z believe schools should have a role, and 61% feel schools have a positive impact.
• 60% of Gen Z believe employers should have a role, and 48% feel they have a positive impact.

Global Variations

• South Africa has the highest percentage of Gen Z feeling overwhelmed (82%).
• Mexico has the highest percentage of Gen Z needing mental health support (45%).
• Japan has the lowest percentage of Gen Z feeling overwhelmed (40%).

Key Insights

Emotional Paradox of Teen Gen Z

• Teens report higher feelings of hopefulness and connectedness than young adults.
• However, they also experience high levels of anxiety and uncertainty about the future.
• In Mexico, this emotional paradox is particularly pronounced, with teens feeling equally high levels of hope and worry.

Gen Z's Desire for Agency

• 1 in 3 (33%) of Gen Z want to have a leading role in helping their peers manage mental health.
• There is a clear call for empowerment and support from schools, governments, and employers.

Call to Action

Collective Responsibility and Leadership

• Mental health is a pressing global issue that requires collective action and shared responsibility.
• The private sector has a unique opportunity to lead by investing in mental health prevention, promotion, and care.
• Businesses can partner with governments and NGOs to implement evidence-based solutions and scale mental health support.

UNICEF's Role and Initiative

• UNICEF encourages the private sector to join the Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health.
• The coalition aims to transform insights into action, focusing on country-level solutions and global advocacy.

Methodology

Sample and Recruitment

• The study surveyed Gen Z in 7 countries: United States, Switzerland, Japan, Mexico, Malaysia, United Kingdom, and South Africa.
• A total of 5,567 participants were included, with a representative spread across age, region, gender, and socio-economic status.
• The survey was conducted via a market research panel database, ensuring neutrality and scientific validity.

Measurement Tools

• The WHO-5 Well-being Index was used to measure mental well-being.
• The scale is age-appropriate, culturally applicable, and simple, with a 5-item questionnaire.
• Scores are calculated on a 0–25 scale, with percentage scores ranging from 0–100 for easier interpretation.

Conclusion

The report underscores that Gen Z is deeply affected by global challenges, experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, and uncertainty. While they are resilient and hopeful, they also struggle with stigma and lack of support. The need for action is urgent, and institutions, governments, and the private sector must work together to provide effective mental health resources and support young people's agency in shaping a better future.