Gen Z: The Saddest Generation? How Volunteering Can Be Their Lifeline The Crisis We Can’t Ignore A shocking global study across 44 nations reveals that Gen Z is sadder than even 50-year-olds . This isn’t just a statistic — it’s a wake-up call. Gen Z, once hailed as the most connected, tech-savvy, and socially aware generation, is facing a mental health crisis like never before . Here’s why: • Phone Addiction & Endless Screen Time: Doomscrolling, late-night binge-watching, and endless social media feeds are eating away at attention spans, sleep cycles, and mental peace. • Crushing Debt & Future Anxiety: Rising education costs, job instability, and inflation make adulthood feel like a trap, not an opportunity. • Hookup Culture & Loneliness: Despite being “connected,” Gen Z reports the highest rates of loneliness and lowest levels of meaningful relationships. • Toxic Showoff Lifestyle: The constant pressure to perform, post, and compare lives online creates unrea...