Tag: Millennials

According to a 2019 study in *Psychology and Aging*, older generations may exhibit higher levels of "hypersensitivity," challenging common stereotypes about which generation is most sensitive. Understanding the societal and psychological factors at play reveals a nuanced look at generational emotional well-being.

According to a 2022 Gallup report, less than half of Gen Z individuals (47%) consider themselves as “thriving” in their lives, the lowest rate among any generation, raising the question: **Are millennials healthier than Gen Z?**. The answer is complex, revealing trade-offs in mental and physical well-being, risk behaviors, and approaches to technology.

According to Beresford Research, based on birth years from 1981–1996, the millennial generation includes ages 29–44 as of 2025. Therefore, a 34-year-old falls squarely within the millennial age group, a period also widely recognized as early adulthood, or the mid-thirties.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), young adults aged 18-25 have the highest prevalence of serious mental illness compared to other adult age groups. At 23, you are in a period known as 'emerging adulthood' or early young adulthood, a significant and often challenging developmental stage.