From a millennial’s perspective, do Gen Z make their mental health a priority? For Sheifunmi and his guest co-hosts (GM & Owen) it is a strong YES! The common ground is that Gen Z are more than likely to be self aware, expressive and explore as they exist in this world but for many, these naturally gifted and young disrupters are very well known for setting boundaries and equipped with the basic knowledge and awareness of mental health/wellness.

From championing the conversation in the workspace, to about 40% of Gen Z are more than likely to have received mental health care compared to Millennials. While both are raising awareness to this cause, Gen Z’s are still at the forefront of the conversation. However, in this part of this world the numbers and probabilities are very low. For one elite/suburban or city Gen Z that you meet, there are 10 in rural and underserved communities who are completely obvious and uneducated about Mental Health.

GM believes Gen Z’s are the drivers of the Mental Health conversation. Sheifunmi thinks there is a polar opposite perspective to Gen Z’s mental health management due to the increasing statistics of substance abuse. Owen commends Gen Z for being vocal and expressive.
“I personally, I’m grateful for the Gen Z’s that I know, they’ve taught me a lot about boundaries and self expression by being an example. They’ve championed the conversation, driven the market of self care but it is still a small fraction compared to all the Gen Zs in Nigeria” - Sheifunmi.