Gen Z’s state of mind

When they look to the future, Gen Zers hope above all to earn enough money to be able to live comfortably. Photo: AFP

From inflation and the climate crisis to unemployment and the pandemic, Gen Z – born between 1997 and 2011 – faces significant and sometimes unprecedented challenges and obstacles as its members enter the world of work, and their adult lives.

It’s a complex time, and one that’s not unrelated to the deteriorating mental health of this young generation, although a new report shows fresh optimism among young people when looking to the future.