Tackling Anxiety Among Gen Z- Haley's Personal Journey

In this episode of Gap Perspective with Haley and Janet, the hosts tackle the issue of anxiety among Gen Z as Mental Health Awareness Month approaches. Janet interviews her co-host Haley, who shares her personal experience with anxiety, which started at the age of nine. Haley describes symptoms such as nausea, cold sweats, trouble sleeping, and attributes her anxiety to the traumatic event of her mother's breast cancer diagnosis. She discusses how therapy, exercise, yoga, and support from friends and family helped her manage her anxiety over the years. They also discuss the role of social media and the impact it has on Gen Z. Janet shares her own experience with anxiety, emphasizing the importance of not succumbing to fear. The episode concludes with advice on living in the moment and a teaser for upcoming episodes featuring guest speakers for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Resources:

"Health Topics." National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics.